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


Bruins Looking to Build Momentum Against Flames The Boston Bruins continue their five-game Western Conference swing on Tuesday night, facing the Calgary Flames fresh off confidence-boosting wins for both teams. With Boston finding their offensive spark and Calgary tightening up defensively, this matchup promises intrigue on both sides of the ice. Bruins’ Offense Awakens in Vancouver After back-to-back losses to
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Senators Begin Grueling Road Stretch Aiming for 4th Straight Win The Ottawa Senators are hitting the road in a big way—nine consecutive road games await, starting Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken. For the Sens, this extended trip offers a chance to solidify their recent momentum and build on their impressive three-game winning streak. Holiday Road Trip: A Unique Challenge
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Jets Aim to Exploit Sharks’ Defensive Struggles The Winnipeg Jets, leading the Western Conference, will look to capitalize on the San Jose Sharks’ defensive woes when the teams face off on Tuesday. Winnipeg’s potent offense and stellar goaltending have been a winning formula, while San Jose continues to falter on both ends of the ice. Jets’ Balanced Attack and Elite
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Capitals Look to Bounce Back Against Chicago The Washington Capitals will aim to rebound quickly as they wrap up back-to-back road games against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday. Despite a tough 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars on Monday, the Capitals remain atop the Eastern Conference and are eager to regain their momentum. Washington’s Road Streak Ends, but Confidence Remains
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Stars’ Home Dominance Faces Tough Test The Dallas Stars (18-9-3) have been a force at home this season, boasting a 12-3-0 record at the American Airlines Center. On Monday, they’ll put that strength to the test against the surging Washington Capitals (19-7-3), who are riding an NHL-best 10-game road winning streak. The Stars secured a 2-1 overtime win against the
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Oilers Hitting Their Stride The Edmonton Oilers (16-10-1) enter Monday’s game on a five-game winning streak, fueled by a potent offense and solid goaltending. Their most recent victory, a 6-3 drubbing of the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, showcased their ability to dominate early, as they built a commanding 5-0 lead by the second period. Since a sluggish start to
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Avalanche Find Stability in Net The Colorado Avalanche (17-9-2) travel to Vancouver on Monday with momentum from their revamped goaltending situation. Following their acquisition of Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville Predators and Mackenzie Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks, the Avalanche have seen a marked improvement in their defensive play. Blackwood made his debut for Colorado on Saturday, stopping 37
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets December 15th 2024 Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 vs. the Blue
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Minnesota Wild vs Vegas Golden Knights December 15th 2024 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Golden Knights versus the Wild? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NHLN. The game will be played at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is
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