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
Florida Panthers vs New York Rangers Picks and Predictions – March 29, 2026 This is not a marquee standings game, but it is still a tricky betting matchup because both teams are flawed and both come in with enough volatility to create pricing questions. Florida has the better overall record at 35-34-3, yet the Panthers are dealing with major lineup
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Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions – March 29, 2026 Boston and Columbus meet Sunday at Nationwide Arena in a game that feels tighter than the moneyline suggests. The Blue Jackets are favored at home, but the gap between these teams is not huge on paper. Boston comes in at 41-24-8, Columbus at 38-24-11, and both teams
Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks and Predictions – March 29, 2026 Nashville heads into Tampa on Sunday in a matchup where the market is pricing the gap between a fringe playoff team and a legitimate contender. The Predators are 34-30-9 and still trying to hold their footing in the Western race, while the Lightning sit at 45-22-6 and
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Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – March 29, 2026 This is one of the stronger Sunday NHL matchups because both teams are live playoff-caliber clubs, and the market is asking whether Montreal’s recent surge is enough to threaten one of the league’s most reliable home teams. The Canadiens come in at 41-21-10 and have won four of
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Dallas Stars vs Philadelphia Flyers Picks and Predictions – March 29, 2026 Dallas heads into Philadelphia on Sunday night with the stronger record, the higher-end offensive ceiling, and the kind of special teams edge that can decide a tight game against a physical opponent. The Stars are 44-18-11 and sitting near the top of the Western Conference, while the Flyers
Chicago Blackhawks vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions – March 29, 2026 This matchup matters more for New Jersey than the standings line might suggest. The Devils are still trying to finish the season with some traction, and they get a favorable home spot against a Chicago team that has struggled to hold structure against stronger offensive clubs. The
Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders Saturday’s matchup between the Florida Panthers and New York Islanders gives bettors one of the more interesting home-favorite spots on the NHL slate. The Islanders are being priced as a fairly strong favorite at UBS Arena, and that tells you the market believes New York has the cleaner overall path in this matchup. Florida
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Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche Saturday’s matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche gives bettors one of the more expensive favorite prices on the NHL slate. Colorado enters Ball Arena as a heavy home favorite, and the market is making a pretty strong statement about the gap between these teams in this spot. With the Avalanche sitting at -274
Minnesota Wild vs Boston Bruins Saturday’s matchup between the Minnesota Wild and Boston Bruins gives bettors one of the tighter coin-flip style boards on the NHL slate. Minnesota is a slight road favorite at TD Garden, but the market is not drawing a major line between these teams. That usually makes game script more important than power ratings alone. The
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