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


Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets March 4th 2025 Betting on today’s Blue Jackets and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Lightning being favored by -1.5 goals at home
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New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets March 4th 2025 The Jets and Islanders are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Islanders will host the game at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. The Jets are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Winnipeg vs. New York Key Information
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Wyatt Johnston, Streaking Stars Face Devils in Key Matchup The Dallas Stars are on fire, leading the NHL in both wins (19) and goals (98) since Dec. 28. As they prepare to host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, Dallas will look to extend its 5-1-0 run over the past six games, during which they have outscored opponents 32-19. The
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Avalanche Set to Unveil New Defenseman Against Penguins When Nathan MacKinnon and Sidney Crosby take the ice together, the spotlight naturally follows. The two Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, natives helped lead Canada to victory in the 4 Nations Face-Off last month, but on Tuesday, they’ll be on opposing sides as MacKinnon’s Colorado Avalanche host Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins in Denver. However,
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Ducks Look to Gain Ground Against Oilers in Critical Matchup The Anaheim Ducks have a golden opportunity to make up ground in the Western Conference playoff race when they visit the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. However, time is running out, and Anaheim can’t afford another misstep after squandering a chance to close the gap on Saturday. Coming off a
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Wild, Kraken Look to Build Momentum After Ending Losing Streaks The Seattle Kraken and Minnesota Wild enter Tuesday’s matchup looking to build momentum after snapping their respective losing streaks. Seattle put together an impressive offensive performance against Vancouver, while Minnesota relied on rock-solid defense to take down Boston. With both teams seeking consistency, this game presents a crucial opportunity to
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Sharks Eye Rare Back-to-Back Wins as They Face Buffals The San Jose Sharks are coming off a much-needed 3-2 shootout victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, snapping an eight-game losing streak. Now, they turn their attention to the Buffalo Sabres, aiming to secure consecutive wins for the first time since early January. Meanwhile, the Sabres are reeling from a tough
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Bruins, Predators Share Offensive Struggles Ahead of Matchup With the regular season winding down, every point matters for the Boston Bruins, who host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night looking to regain their offensive spark. Boston (18-10-5 at home) returns to TD Garden for the first of just four home games in March, hoping to capitalize on a struggling Nashville
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Red Wings Look to Determine ‘Destiny’ When Taking on Hurricanes The Detroit Red Wings saw their playoff push stall after back-to-back losses to Columbus, but they have a chance to get back on track when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. The Blue Jackets handed Detroit a 5-2 home loss on Thursday, then followed it up with a
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