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 Seattle Kraken head to Newark to face the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Prudential Center, with puck drop set for 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Seattle is 21-15-8 and playing like a team that’s finally comfortable in its own skin, going 9-1-2 over the last 12. New Jersey is 23-21-2 and coming off a much-needed
The Philadelphia Flyers head to Buffalo on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 for a matchup with the Sabres at KeyBank Center, with puck drop set for 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. Philly is trying to stop a season-high skid after dropping three straight, and the last two were ugly, getting outscored 12-3 in a quick two-game set. Buffalo is still one
The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena, with puck drop set for 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT. Vegas comes in at 21-11-12 and has finally found some traction again, winning four straight after a rough five-game skid. Los Angeles is 19-16-10 and still sitting in that frustrating zone where the
Maple Leafs vs Mammoth Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Toronto lands in Salt Lake City riding real momentum and carrying the right kind of confidence. Monday’s overtime win over Colorado is the type of result that can sharpen a group, especially when you do it in a hostile building and have to win the details late. Full
Canadiens vs Capitals Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Montreal gets another chance to keep its surge going, but the spot is not friendly. The Canadiens are on the second night of a back-to-back after a high-event 6-3 win over Vancouver on Monday, and now they walk into a Capitals team that’s frustrated and looking for a steadier
Lightning vs Penguins Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Tampa Bay brings a 10-game heater into Pittsburgh, and the form is real. They’re rolling teams with pace, layered offense, and a power play that’s punishing every mistake. The Penguins are coming off a six-game win streak that was built on defense and goaltending, but the offense has dried
Canucks vs Senators Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 This is what you get when two teams are playing with zero margin. Vancouver hasn’t won in seven and keeps coughing up third-period control, while Ottawa has dropped four straight and is getting buried on the scoreboard since its last win. Tuesday sets up as a pressure game where
Red Wings vs Bruins Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Detroit rolls into Boston playing confident hockey and cashing results in different ways, including a gritty overtime win Monday that kept them at the top of the East. The Bruins are doing the same thing on this homestand, just with a wider range of outcomes, from a 10-goal
Hurricanes vs Blues Picks and Predictions – Tuesday January 13, 2026 Carolina closes a quick two-game road swing in St. Louis on Tuesday, and the setup is straightforward. The Hurricanes tilt the ice, live in the offensive zone, and can win games even when they don’t have their best early. The Blues are still trying to solve the same problem:

