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


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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Devils Seek Third Straight Win Over Slumping Rangers The New Jersey Devils visit the New York Rangers on Thursday, looking to complete a season sweep of their Metropolitan Division rivals. Despite recent struggles, the Devils will rely on their dominant performances in the first two meetings, where they outscored the Rangers 10-1, to carry momentum into Madison Square Garden. Devils
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Sabres and Senators Face Off Amid Tight Playoff Race The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators meet Thursday night in a crucial Eastern Conference matchup, each team eager to make strides in the playoff race. The Sabres have found some stability after a turbulent season, while the Senators look to reclaim their scoring touch as they return home following a long
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Maple Leafs Look to Keep Rolling Against the Hurricanes The Toronto Maple Leafs are on fire right now, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. Riding a five-game winning streak, they’re heading into Raleigh to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. While Toronto is looking unstoppable, the Hurricanes have been struggling to find consistency. Let’s break
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Ducks and Blues Focus on Special Teams in Crucial Matchup The St. Louis Blues welcome the Anaheim Ducks to Enterprise Center on Thursday night, as both teams look to address their special teams struggles and solidify their positions in the Western Conference playoff race. Blues Look to Reclaim Home-Ice Advantage The Blues (8-9-1 at home) enter a pivotal stretch with
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