NHL Previews
The NHL is one of the most popular sports for betting, but choosing the right teams and players to bet on can be challenging. Thankfully, Scores and Stats has a team of talented handicappers that are always putting their blood and sweat into previewing every NHL game from an betting perspective.
Whether you’re a first time sports bettor, or an experienced sharp, these predictions and NHL expert picks are up for grabs.
Latest NHL Previews


New Jersey Finds Life After Double-OT Thriller Simon Nemec’s second-overtime heroics on Friday night gave the New Jersey Devils a much-needed spark, helping them climb back into their first-round Eastern Conference series against the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, the Devils will look to even the best-of-seven battle when they host Game 4 on Sunday afternoon in Newark, N.J. Nemec, inserted back
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Capitals and Canadiens Face High Stakes in Game 4 Amid Goaltender Uncertainty The intensity of the Stanley Cup Playoffs never fails to deliver drama, and the first-round series between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens is no exception. After a thrilling Game 3 comeback by Montreal, both teams now head into a critical Game 4 on Sunday night at
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Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs April 26th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Maple Leafs and Senators game? Catch the action at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, as the Senators hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on TBS. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Senators being favored by -1.5 at home
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Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights April 26th 2025 Looking to win big? The Golden Knights and Wild face off at 4:00 ET on TBS. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. In this Western matchup, the Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 goals against the Wild. The over/under for the game is
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Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars April 26th 2025 Betting on today’s Stars and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on TBS. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Avalanche being favored by -1.5 at home against the Stars. Dallas
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Florida in Full Control Heading into Game 3 The Florida Panthers are showing why they are the reigning Stanley Cup champions, and they have a surprising postseason star leading the way. Defenseman Nate Schmidt has sparked Florida to a 2-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning as the teams shift to Sunrise, Fla., for Saturday’s Game 3. Schmidt, a
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Montréal Canadiens vs Washington Capitals April 25th 2025 Betting on today’s Capitals and Canadiens game? Catch the action at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC, as the Canadiens hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on TNT. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Your One-Stop Destination For All Things
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Blues Seek Solutions for Third-Period Struggles Against Jets The St. Louis Blues are still searching for answers after two frustrating third periods have put them in a 2-0 hole against the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets. Heading into Game 3 of the first-round playoff series, the Blues are counting on the energy of their home crowd and a return to form to
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Lightning Aim to Bounce Back and Even Series Against Panthers After a tough 6-2 loss in Game 1, the Tampa Bay Lightning are heading into Thursday’s matchup with a renewed sense of urgency. With the Florida Panthers having snatched home-ice advantage in dominant fashion, Game 2 becomes a critical opportunity for the Lightning to reset, respond, and prevent a daunting
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