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


Avs Aim to Halt Inconsistent Stretch in Clash with Flames The Colorado Avalanche (31-18-4, 66 points) continue their up-and-down stretch as they prepare to face the Calgary Flames (26-22-5, 57 points) on Thursday night in Calgary. With both teams battling for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, this matchup carries significant weight. Avalanche Struggling to Find Stability Despite sitting in
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Columbus Blue Jackets Look to Rebound Against Utah Amid Injury Woes The Columbus Blue Jackets (25-20-6) return home for a four-game homestand on Thursday, looking to rebound after two straight losses, including a 3-2 defeat to Buffalo on Tuesday. Despite a solid 2-2-0 road trip, Columbus faces a major challenge with injuries piling up at the worst possible time in


Capitals Riding High After Dramatic Win The Washington Capitals (26-19-7) enter Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers (29-19-6) coming off an emphatic 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. That game was punctuated by a last-second empty-net goal from Alex Ovechkin, who now sits at 878 career goals—just 16 shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record (894). Ovechkin’s Historic Pursuit “Something special
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Senators Face Lightning Again in Pivotal Playoff Race Matchup The Ottawa Senators (27-21-4) remain in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff hunt despite a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning (26-22-5) on Tuesday. With only two points separating the teams, Thursday’s rematch in Tampa Bay will have major postseason implications. Senators on a Strong Run Despite Injury Setbacks
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New York Rangers vs Boston Bruins February 5th 2025 The Bruins and Rangers are set to face off at 7:00 ET on TNT. The Rangers will host the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Rangers are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Bruins. Boston vs.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Edmonton Oilers February 5th 2025 The Oilers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 9:30 ET on TNT. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Oilers are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals. Edmonton vs. Chicago Key
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Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets February 4th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Blue Jackets.
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Bruins Seek Consistency as They Face Struggling Wild in Crucial Matchup The Boston Bruins aim to find stability in their final games before the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break, starting with a Tuesday night clash against the Minnesota Wild. After a rollercoaster stretch of results, Boston hopes to build on a dominant 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers, while
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs New Jersey Devils February 4th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Devils versus the Penguins? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Devils are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division
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