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 Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Lightning aim to close their road trip strong when they visit the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena. The Lightning are 6-5-2 after a 3-2 loss to Colorado that ended a five-game winning streak. Vegas enters 7-2-3 after blanking Detroit 1-0 behind Akira Schmid’s 24-save
St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview After five straight overtime games, the Buffalo Sabres are hunting for a regulation win when they host the St. Louis Blues on Thursday at KeyBank Center. Buffalo has earned points in seven straight games (3-0-4), but it wants to finish the job in 60 minutes. Goaltender Alex Lyon has kept the Sabres
Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview Two of the NHL’s greatest rivals meet again Thursday as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals visit Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.The puck drops at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Ovechkin comes in fresh off his 900th career NHL goal, part of a 6-1 win over the Blues
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The Columbus Blue Jackets open a four-game Western road trip Wednesday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome looking to bounce back from a crushing 3-2 loss to the Islanders. Columbus allowed two late goals in that defeat, and coach Dean Evason said his team must “start on time” to avoid another slow opening.
Blues Upbeat While Capitals Search for Identity Among Struggles What began as another promising start for the Washington Capitals has taken a turn for the worse. After opening the season 6-2-0, Washington now finds itself on a 0-3-1 skid, struggling to generate offense and reeling from the loss of key center Pierre-Luc Dubois to a long-term lower-body injury. The Capitals
Seattle Kraken vs. San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The Seattle Kraken have turned Climate Pledge Arena into an early fortress. After years of home inconsistency, they’re 4-0-2 on home ice entering Wednesday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks. Seattle’s 3-1 win over Chicago on Monday pushed its record to 6-2-4 and moved it atop the Pacific Division. Goaltender Joey Daccord
Vancouver Canucks vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks aim to extend their 11-game winning streak over the Chicago Blackhawks when they meet Wednesday night at Rogers Arena. That run ties Vancouver’s franchise record for consecutive wins against one opponent, and they can make it a dozen here. Chicago is 0-2-1 on its six-game road trip, failing to lead
Utah Mammoth vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to build on their dramatic comeback win when they host the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto erased a 3-0 deficit Monday to beat Pittsburgh 4-3 behind two third-period goals from William Nylander. The victory gave the Maple Leafs a second straight win and
Game Preview Philadelphia Flyers @ Montreal Canadiens The Philadelphia Flyers travel north to face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, with both clubs moving in opposite directions. Montreal has surged to the top of the Atlantic Division behind elite play from its top line, while Philadelphia has stumbled after a promising October stretch. Montreal enters riding

