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


Rangers Look to Keep Momentum Going Against Struggling Utah HC The New York Rangers will try to build on their recent improvement when they visit the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night in Salt Lake City. Both teams enter the game sitting at .500 and chasing a wild-card spot in their respective conferences. The Rangers (20-20-3) are five points behind


Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils January 16th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Devils versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. In this Eastern matchup, the Devils are favored by
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Dallas Stars vs Montréal Canadiens January 16th 2025 The Canadiens and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Stars being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Canadiens. Montreal vs.
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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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