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


Detroit Red Wings Eye Redemption The Detroit Red Wings have recently developed a knack for tight contests, but the results have often left them frustrated. Of their last 13 games, all but one has been decided by one or two goals. Unfortunately, Detroit has struggled to come out on top, going 5-5-3 during this stretch. A glimmer of hope emerged
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Marc-Andre Fleury Takes the Lead for Minnesota Wild Veteran goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has transitioned into a complementary role in his 21st NHL season. However, with Filip Gustavsson sidelined due to a lower-body injury sustained during a 7-1 loss to Edmonton last week, Fleury has stepped up as the Wild’s primary option between the pipes. The 40-year-old Fleury is set to
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Utah Hockey Club itching to stay hot vs. Canucks The Utah Hockey Club is ready to defend its season-best five-game point streak as it hosts the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. With playoff aspirations heating up, both teams are primed for a high-stakes showdown. Sign Up Utah’s Momentum Drives Playoff Push Utah enters the game with


Jets flying high as they face Ducks The Winnipeg Jets are set to visit the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, aiming to extend their remarkable dominance in one of the NHL’s most one-sided rivalries. Winnipeg has been a consistent thorn in Anaheim’s side, boasting a 16-2-1 record in their last 19 meetings, including an unblemished 8-0-0 streak in their past eight
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Montréal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres December 17th 2024 The Sabres and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Sabres come into this Atlantic division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at
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Carolina Hurricanes vs New York Islanders December 17th 2024 Looking to win big? The Islanders and Hurricanes face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are hosting the game at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under for this Metropolitan division contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Hurricanes being favored by -1.5 at home against the Islanders.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets December 17th 2024 Betting on today’s Blue Jackets and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Lightning as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at
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Nashville Predators vs New York Rangers December 17th 2024 Looking to win big? The Rangers and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 vs. the Rangers. New York
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St. Louis Blues vs New Jersey Devils December 17th 2024 Planning on watching today’s Devils and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Blues. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5
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