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
The Washington Capitals continue their Western Canada road swing Friday night with a visit to the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Puck drop is set for 9:00 p.m. ET, with Washington favored at -139 on the moneyline. Calgary enters as a home underdog at +118. Both teams are fighting for position in their respective conferences, though it’s Washington with the
The Anaheim Ducks head to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Kraken Friday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. Both teams come into this game as near coin flips — Seattle is a slight home favorite at -118, while Anaheim is priced at -101 on the moneyline. This matchup doesn’t jump
The New York Rangers travel west for a late puck drop against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Friday night, with game time set for 10:30 p.m. ET. San Jose is favored at -132 on the moneyline, while New York is a slight underdog at +111. It’s an intriguing matchup between two teams trending in opposite directions: the
The New Jersey Devils head west for a Friday night matchup against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, puck drop scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET. The Devils come in as -149 road favorites while the Canucks are slight home underdogs at +126. It’s a late-night game with playoff implications for both clubs — New Jersey sits in a tight battle
The Tampa Bay Lightning head to Chicago for a Friday night clash with the Blackhawks at United Center, puck drop set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Tampa Bay enters this one heavily favored on the moneyline at -250, while Chicago sits as a significant home underdog at +207. The Lightning have been trending back toward elite form after an early January
Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs Picks and Predictions – January 23, 2026 The Vegas Golden Knights head to Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Vegas enters the matchup as a slim -118 road favorite, while Toronto is priced as a narrow home underdog at +100.
The St. Louis Blues hit the road to face the Dallas Stars on Friday night at American Airlines Center, puck drop at 8:00 p.m. ET. Dallas arrives with a solid record and home‑ice advantage while St. Louis sits on the fringe of the playoff picture trying to claw back into form. The Blues are underdogs here at +154 on the
Detroit Red Wings vs Minnesota Wild Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Detroit Red Wings roll into Saint Paul on Thursday night to face the Minnesota Wild, with puck drop set for 9:30 PM ET on ESPN+. Detroit has been stacking wins lately and this is the kind of road spot that tells you if the surge
Dallas Stars vs Columbus Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions – Thursday, January 22, 2026 The Dallas Stars head to Nationwide Arena on Thursday looking to stack a second straight strong effort after snapping their skid in a big way last time out. Dallas has been searching for consistency for weeks, but that Bruins game looked like the version of the

