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 York Islanders vs Washington Capitals April 15th 2025 The Capitals 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 over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Islanders are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Capitals.
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Senators Set for Postseason Tune-Up Against Blackhawks The Ottawa Senators may have already punched their ticket to the postseason, but they’re not coasting into it. As they gear up for their second-to-last regular-season game on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks, all eyes are on captain Brady Tkachuk—and his health. Tkachuk skated in a non-contact jersey at Monday’s practice, his first
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Blues vs. Utah: Win or Watch? Final Game Determines Playoff Fate The St. Louis Blues walk into Game 82 with everything on the line. Sitting at 43-30-8 (94 points), the mission is crystal clear: beat the Utah Hockey Club in regulation, and a Western Conference wild-card spot is theirs. But here’s the catch—anything less than that (overtime win, overtime loss,


Devils Aim to Reignite Playoff Spark Against Bruins in Road Finale With the playoffs just around the corner, the New Jersey Devils are searching for one thing: energy. Heading into their final road game of the regular season, the Devils will look to break out of a three-game skid when they visit the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. Though their
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Wild Look to Clinch Playoff Berth in Finale vs. Ducks With everything on the line, the Minnesota Wild enter Tuesday night’s showdown with the Anaheim Ducks knowing exactly what’s at stake: earn at least one point and punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It’s a win-and-in scenario — or tie-and-in — for a Wild squad eager to control
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Blue Jackets Look to Stay Alive as They Visit Flyers The Columbus Blue Jackets have refused to go quietly. Riding a four-game winning streak and clinging to slim playoff hopes, they’ll visit the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night hoping to keep their postseason dream alive — if only for a little longer. Before diving into this pivotal matchup, don’t forget
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Maple Leafs Aim to Clinch Atlantic Division Title in Buffalo Showdown The Toronto Maple Leafs are just one win away from locking up the Atlantic Division crown — and they’ll look to seal the deal on Tuesday night in a high-stakes road clash against the surging Buffalo Sabres. With just two games remaining, Toronto is on the brink of clinching
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Vancouver-Canucks vs San Jose Sharks April 14th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Sharks and Canucks game? Catch the action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, as the Canucks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Sharks in a Pacific division
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Predators, Utah Seek Strong Finish as Seasons Wind Down With the playoffs out of reach for both sides, the Nashville Predators and Utah Hockey Club will meet Monday night with one goal in mind — finishing the season with purpose. The final week offers little in terms of postseason implications, but both clubs are looking to close out their campaigns