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


Struggling Flames hoping for home magic against Jets The Winnipeg Jets visit the Calgary Flames on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Scotiabank Saddledome (9:30 PM ET, ESPN+). Bettors can follow the latest movement on the NHL odds page before puck drop. Calgary returns home after a brutal two-game road stretch, outscored 9-2, and sits at the bottom of the Western


Next up on Hurricanes’ road trek is showdown vs. Golden Knights Two of the hottest NHL teams collide Monday when the Carolina Hurricanes visit the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Both lead their respective divisions, and both have started the season on extended point streaks. Carolina (5-0-0) is the league’s only unbeaten team, rolling through a 5,225-mile Western road


Surging Sabres will try to throttle high-scoring Canadiens The Buffalo Sabres look to extend their win streak when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night at the Bell Centre. Puck drop is set for 7:30 PM ET and you can check full matchup lines on the NHL odds page Buffalo rebounded from an 0-3 start with back-to-back wins over


Will Kraken make it 5 straight overtimes against Flyers? The Seattle Kraken have made a habit of going the distance. Each of their last four games has gone past regulation, and they’ll try to avoid a fifth straight overtime when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday night. Seattle’s road trip has tested their endurance. The


Artemi Panarin, Rangers eye 1st home win as Wild visit The New York Rangers return to Madison Square Garden on Monday looking for their first home goal and win of the season when they face the Minnesota Wild. Artemi Panarin broke out with a four-point night in Saturday’s comeback win over Montreal, ending New York’s three-game skid. Minnesota continues a


Back sharper opinions Bet Smarter, Across Every League Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue Jays Game 7 Betting Preview Everything comes down to Monday night at Rogers Centre as the Mariners and Blue Jays meet for a decisive Game 7 with a trip to the World Series on the line. Toronto forced this game with a 6-2 win in Game 6,


Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Preview The Anaheim Ducks begin a demanding five-game road trip on Sunday with a visit to the Chicago Blackhawks — a place filled with memories for coach Joel Quenneville.From 2008 to 2019, Quenneville led Chicago to three Stanley Cup championships and cemented himself as one of the most successful coaches in NHL history. Now, he


Washington Capitals vs Vancouver Canucks Preview All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin when the Washington Capitals host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday afternoon in D.C. The 40-year-old captain sits at 898 career goals — just two shy of becoming the first player in NHL history to reach the 900-goal mark. Ovechkin finally found the net in Friday’s 5-1 win


Detroit Red Wings vs Edmonton Oilers Preview The Detroit Red Wings continue their strong start to the 2025 NHL season as they host the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit has been one of the most balanced teams early in the year, winning four straight games and showing a mix of offense, goaltending, and structure. Edmonton,