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


Jesper Boqvist, Panthers Look to Add to Bruins’ Misery The Florida Panthers, buoyed by the red-hot form of Jesper Boqvist, will aim to extend their dominance over the struggling Boston Bruins when the teams meet Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla. Boqvist Sparks Panthers Boqvist, a 26-year-old Swedish forward, has found his scoring touch with four goals in his past five
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Vancouver-Canucks January 10th 2025 Looking to win big? The Canucks and Hurricanes face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks. Wondering Where To Start?
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Patrick Kane, Red Wings Eye Sixth Straight Win Against Blackhawks The Detroit Red Wings, riding a five-game winning streak, welcome the Chicago Blackhawks to Little Caesars Arena on Friday night in an Original Six matchup. Detroit has surged into the wild-card race, with Patrick Kane leading the charge during the team’s hot streak. Red Wings’ Resurgence Detroit (5-1 under new
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Canadiens Continue Road Hot Streak Against Capitals The Montreal Canadiens look to extend their strong post-holiday form on Friday as they face the Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals in Washington, D.C. With wins against top-tier opponents in recent games, the Canadiens aim to bolster their playoff aspirations, while the Capitals seek consecutive victories for the first time in nearly three weeks.
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Utah and Sharks Battle to Overcome Struggles in Salt Lake City The Utah Hockey Club and San Jose Sharks face off on Friday night in Salt Lake City, each team desperate to reverse its fortunes in what has been a challenging season. With both teams stuck in slumps, this game offers an opportunity for one side to gain much-needed momentum.


Minnesota Wild vs Colorado Avalanche January 9th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Wild. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Wild at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. Get ready to place your bets! The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Central divisional contest
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Trae Young, Hawks Aim to Deepen Suns’ Struggles Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks, fresh off a thrilling victory in Salt Lake City, look to cap their six-game road trip with another win Thursday as they face the struggling Phoenix Suns. The Hawks are riding high after Young’s half-court buzzer-beater against the Jazz, while the Suns are desperate to turn
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Surging Stars Look to Extend Streak Against Flyers The Dallas Stars, one of the NHL’s hottest teams, aim to extend their winning streak to six games when they face the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Dallas is gaining momentum in the standings with consistent performances, while the Flyers seek to snap a three-game skid and regain their footing in the
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Bruins Aim to Halt Skid in Clash Against Lightning The Boston Bruins head to Tampa Bay on Thursday night with hopes of snapping a five-game losing streak in their first matchup of the season against the Lightning. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings in the Eastern Conference, with Boston seeking to regain its defensive identity and Tampa Bay
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