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


Flames Look to End Home Skid Against Kraken Home hasn’t exactly been sweet for either the Calgary Flames or the Seattle Kraken. The Flames have dropped three straight games at the Saddledome and four of their last five at home, slipping out of the second and final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference. Calgary will look to reverse that
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Jets vs. Islanders: A Battle of Two Red-Hot Teams The Winnipeg Jets (37-12-5, 79 pts) are on the brink of history as they aim for their second 8-game win streak of the season when they face the New York Islanders (29-20-6, 64 pts) on Friday night. However, the Islanders have also been on fire, winning 11 of their last 14
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Predators vs. Blackhawks: Who Snaps Their Skid? The Chicago Blackhawks (14-39-3, 31 pts) and Nashville Predators (26-26-2, 54 pts) both enter Friday night’s Central Division showdown desperate to snap their respective losing streaks. 👉 Chicago has lost three straight games👉 Nashville has dropped five in a row With both teams struggling, this matchup is a crucial opportunity to reset momentum
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Avalanche vs. Oilers: NHL’s Top Scorers Collide The Colorado Avalanche (33-15-4) face off against the Edmonton Oilers (31-17-1) on Friday night in a Western Conference showdown featuring the NHL’s top two point producers, Nathan MacKinnon (83 points) and Leon Draisaitl (81 points). Both teams enter the game on winning streaks, setting up a high-intensity battle before the NHL’s 4 Nations
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Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes February 6th 2025 Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Wild face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Carolina vs. Minnesota Key
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New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights February 6th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Golden Knights and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5
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Canucks Aim to Extend Dominance Over Last-Place Sharks The Vancouver Canucks (31-15-5) have been dominant against the San Jose Sharks (13-34-3) in recent seasons, going 14-1-0 in their last 15 meetings since the 2019-20 campaign. This season, Vancouver has already beaten San Jose twice: Now, the Canucks look to continue their Western Conference playoff push while the Sharks try to
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William Nylander Coming Off Special Game as Maple Leafs Take on Kraken For Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, Feb. 4 seems to be a lucky day. On Tuesday, Nylander recorded his second career hat trick, leading the Maple Leafs (30-16-8) to a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. His first three-goal game? Exactly seven years earlier, on Feb. 4,
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Blues Emphasize Strong Finishes Entering Matchup With Panthers The St. Louis Blues (26-23-2, 54 points) are eager to bounce back after a frustrating 3-2 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Now, they’ll have to hold off another top offensive team as they host the Florida Panthers (33-15-4, 70 points) on Thursday. Blues Struggle to Close Out Games
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