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
Los Angeles Kings vs Winnipeg Jets Picks and Predictions – January 9, 2026 Two Western Conference contenders clash Friday night as the Los Angeles Kings visit the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Puck drops at 8:00 p.m. ET with the Kings as slight -125 road favorites and the total set at 6.0. Winnipeg is a +105 home underdog in
Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Predictions – January 9, 2026 The Washington Capitals head to the United Center on Friday night to take on the Chicago Blackhawks in a cross-conference battle with different trajectories. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with the Capitals listed as -149 road favorites and the total set at 6.0. Washington is
St. Louis Blues vs Utah Mammoth Picks and Predictions – January 9, 2026 The St. Louis Blues head to Salt Lake City for a Friday night clash against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. Puck drops at 9:00 p.m. ET, with Utah sitting as a -171 home favorite. The Blues are +143 on the road and looking to snap a
Senators vs Avalanche Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Colorado comes home annoyed and a little beat up. Two straight regulation losses after months of banking points is the kind of jolt that usually snaps their focus back into place, and the schedule gift is real: seven straight in Denver, where they’ve been close to automatic. Track Trends.
Flames vs Bruins Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Boston comes home frustrated. The Bruins wanted more than a split-plus-one on that trip, and the Seattle loss was the kind that sticks because it was self-inflicted. Too many penalties, too many mistakes, and they chased the game from the jump. Track Trends. Beat the Spread. Advanced AI meets
Panthers vs Canadiens Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Montreal is playing its best hockey of the season and already proved it can handle Florida in this matchup, coming back to win in overtime on Dec. 30. The Canadiens are also rolling into this one with confidence after taking care of business at home again on Wednesday, and
Ducks vs Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Carolina looked like a team stuck in neutral for a couple of weeks, then the last two games flipped the script. The Hurricanes just hung six on Dallas, got Seth Jarvis back in the mix, and their puck movement finally matched the chance volume they usually create. Track Trends.
Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Columbus heads into Las Vegas on Thursday night with the kind of profile bettors hate backing on the road: a team that is chasing the game too often, leaking late, and now living out of suitcases on a western swing. The Blue Jackets dropped the opener of
Wild vs Kraken Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026 Seattle’s offense has finally caught up to the way they’ve been playing for weeks. The Kraken just hung seven on Boston, pushed their point streak to nine games, and they did it with a style that’s been trending more aggressive. It was loose, it was fast, and it looked

