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


Columbus Blue Jackets vs Minnesota Wild Betting Preview The Minnesota Wild look to build on their strong season opener when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night at Grand Casino Arena. Minnesota goaltender Filip Gustavsson is coming off a shutout performance in Thursday’s 5–0 victory over St. Louis — and he’s focused on avoiding the same letdown that


Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Betting Preview The Tampa Bay Lightning return home to the Benchmark International Arena seeking their first win of the season when they host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Both Eastern Conference contenders are 0-1 and looking to bounce back from disappointing openers in which each team squandered multiple leads. Predict Every


Utah Mammoth vs Nashville Predators Betting Preview The Nashville Predators look to build early-season momentum when they host the Utah Mammoth on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. After a rocky 2024–25 campaign, the Predators are determined to start strong — and a second straight win would mark a refreshing reversal from last year’s 0–5 stumble out of the gate. Unlock


Vegas Golden Knights vs Seattle Kraken Betting Preview The Seattle Kraken opened their season with a statement win and now face a true early-season test when they host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Seattle finally earned its first-ever opening-night victory, defeating the Anaheim Ducks 3–1 behind a sharp performance from goaltender Joey Daccord. Smarter


Anaheim Ducks vs San Jose Sharks Betting Preview The San Jose Sharks return home to the SAP Center on Saturday night hoping to rebound after a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Their opponent, the Anaheim Ducks, are also searching for their first win of the season after a 3–1 defeat to the Seattle Kraken in Joel Quenneville’s


Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview The Edmonton Oilers will try to notch their first win of the 2025–26 season when they host the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Place on Saturday night. This Pacific Division showdown features two teams with high expectations — one already rolling, the other searching for rhythm. Smarter Picks, Better Results Today’s Plays. Tomorrow’s Profits.


Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Preview The Colorado Avalanche will look to stay perfect on the young season when they host the Dallas Stars on Saturday night at Ball Arena. This Central Division clash renews one of the NHL’s fiercest modern rivalries — and offers the Avalanche a chance at revenge after Dallas eliminated them in consecutive postseasons. Smarter


Vancouver Canucks vs Calgary Flames Betting Preview The Vancouver Canucks look to hit the reset button as they open their 2025-26 season at home against the Calgary Flames at Rogers Arena. Vancouver enters with a new bench boss in Adam Foote and a mix of youthful energy and veteran presence. The Flames, meanwhile, come in with early momentum after Wednesday’s


San Jose Sharks vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview The San Jose Sharks open their 2025-26 season at home Thursday night, hosting the Vegas Golden Knights at the SAP Center. For San Jose, the challenge couldn’t be tougher — the franchise has never won a regulation home game against Vegas. The Golden Knights are 14-0-3 all-time in San Jose and