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


With Playoff Berth Clinched, Lightning Visit Slumping Rangers: Stakes Still High at MSG The Tampa Bay Lightning may have punched their ticket to the playoffs for an eighth straight season, but their regular season is far from over. With division positioning and home-ice advantage still on the line, the Bolts visit the New York Rangers on Monday night — a
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Setting the Stage for NHL History The NHL is bracing for a milestone moment as Alex Ovechkin stands poised to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. With both hockey legends tied at 894 career goals, the Washington Capitals‘ upcoming game against the New York Islanders could etch Ovechkin’s name atop one of the league’s most prestigious records. A Rivalry Rooted
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Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning April 5th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Lightning are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division
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Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers April 5th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Senators. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON. Get ready to place your bets! The Panthers are favored by -1.5 in this Atlantic division showdown. The
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New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers April 5th 2025 The Rangers and Devils are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ABC. The Devils will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers. Confused By
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Vancouver-Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks April 5th 2025 Looking to win big? The Ducks and Canucks face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Ducks. Stay Sharp With Real-Time
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets April 5th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Maple Leafs as the -1.5 goal favorite with the
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Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins April 5th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Penguins and Stars. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ABC, and it’s hosted by the Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the
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St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche April 5th 2025 The Avalanche and Blues are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blues will host the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Avalanche come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game
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