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 Anaheim Ducks January 16th 2025 The Ducks and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 against the Ducks. Get Ahead with Free NHL Expert
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Winnipeg Jets vs Seattle Kraken January 16th 2025 Betting on today’s Kraken and Jets game? Catch the action at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB, as the Jets hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Jets are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Kraken. Seattle vs. Winnipeg
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Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals January 16th 2025 The Capitals and Senators are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Senators will host the game at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in this Eastern conference contest against the Senators. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals. Washington vs. Ottawa
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Flyers, Islanders Meet in Crucial Eastern Conference Clash With both teams fighting to stay in the Eastern Conference wild-card race, the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Islanders will face off on Thursday night in Elmont, N.Y. Playoff Race Tightens The Flyers (44 points) are coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Despite holding a
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Blue Jackets Look to Extend Streak Against Struggling Sharks The red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets will aim for their sixth straight victory when they host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Blue Jackets Rolling in January Columbus (8-2-0 in its last 10 games) is finding ways to win, even when not at its best. That was evident in Tuesday’s 3-2
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Red Wings Look to Bounce Back Against Panthers The Detroit Red Wings are surging under new coach Todd McLellan, but they’ll face a tough test on Thursday when they visit the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla. Red Wings’ Resurgence Under McLellan Since McLellan replaced Derek Lalonde on Dec. 26, the Red Wings are 7-2-0 and have
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Blues and Flames Battle Again in Playoff-Level Showdown The St. Louis Blues and Calgary Flames are running it back on Thursday night, squaring off in a high-stakes rematch at Enterprise Center. With both teams in a tight playoff race, this isn’t just another regular-season game—it’s starting to feel like the postseason has arrived early. The Playoff Picture The Flames (49
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Missing key players, Wild try to slow down Oilers’ stars The Minnesota Wild are bracing for a challenging test as they face the high-flying Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn. With key players sidelined by injuries, the Wild will need to rely on their depth and discipline to compete against Edmonton’s offensive firepower led by Connor McDavid
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Sabres Look to Rebound Against Hurricanes After Embarrassing Loss The Buffalo Sabres will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, seeking redemption after a stunning collapse in their last game. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead against the Seattle Kraken, the Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat, leaving players and fans questioning what went wrong. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes aim to address
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