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
Sabres vs Blue Jackets Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres hit the road for a Saturday matinee against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena (3:00 PM, ESPN+). Buffalo is 21-14-4 and hanging in the East playoff mix, while Columbus is 17-16-6 and trying to stabilize in the Metro race. It’s a regular-season game with
Mammoth vs Devils Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 The Utah Mammoth head to Newark for an afternoon puck drop against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Saturday, January 3, 2026 (3:00 PM). Utah is 19-19-3 and sitting 4th in the Western Central, while New Jersey is 21-17-2 and 7th in the Eastern Metro. This is
Flyers vs Oilers Picks and Predictions –Saturday January 3, 2026 Philadelphia heads to Rogers Place for an afternoon road spot against an Edmonton team that’s still holding the top position in the Pacific. The Flyers are 20-12-7 and usually bring a steady, structured game, but they’re coming off a 5-1 loss in Calgary and the margin gets thinner when they
Canadiens vs Blues Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Montreal heads into Enterprise Center playing with real momentum and a profile that’s starting to look dangerous for bettors who keep pricing them like a middle-tier team. The Canadiens are 22-12-6, and the 7-5 win over Carolina wasn’t a fluke kind of game. They created offense, survived chaos, and
Lightning vs Sharks Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Tampa Bay heads to the SAP Center for an afternoon road test against a San Jose team that’s playing its best hockey of the season. The Lightning are 24-13-3 and sitting near the top of the Atlantic, and they’re coming off a 5-3 win over the Kings where the
Blackhawks vs Capitals Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Chicago heads to Capital One Arena on Saturday night trying to build off a 4-3 win over Dallas, but the injury situation up the middle is still the headline. The Blackhawks have competed well in the underdog role this season, and they can stay in games when their power
Jets vs Senators Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Winnipeg heads to the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night trying to stop the slide and reset the season script. The Jets are 15-20-4, sitting at the bottom of the West standings, but the offense looked more alive in the 6-5 loss to Toronto where they pumped 40 shots
Leafs vs Islanders Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Toronto heads to UBS Arena for a Saturday night matchup with New York in a game that’s priced like a coin flip. The Maple Leafs are 19-15-6 and coming off a wild 6-5 win over Winnipeg, while the Islanders sit at 22-15-4 and have been the steadier team over
Avalanche vs Hurricanes Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 3, 2026 Colorado rolls into the Lenovo Center on Saturday with a ridiculous 30-2-7 record and the league’s most dangerous offense. They just buried St. Louis 6-1 with a shot-volume gap that tells you everything about their current gear. Take Control of Your NHL Betting Strategy Join sharp bettors across the

