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


Leon Draisaitl, Oilers Look to Extend Streak vs. Utah Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are heating up at the right time. As they prepare to host the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, all eyes will be on Draisaitl’s 18-game point streak, the longest in the NHL this season and the best of his career. With 27 points (14


Canucks Face Tough Challenge Against Jets Amid Playoff Battle As the NHL playoff race intensifies, the Vancouver Canucks are in desperate need of a win. Sitting at 31-25-11 (73 points), they are clinging to a wild-card spot but face fierce competition from Utah, St. Louis, and Calgary. Tuesday’s matchup against the NHL Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets presents a massive challenge
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Slumping Flames Look to Regain Momentum Against Rangers The Calgary Flames and New York Rangers are neck-and-neck in their fight for a wild-card playoff spot. While both teams share similar point totals, their paths to the postseason are vastly different. The Rangers are battling in the ultra-competitive NHL Metropolitan Division race, whereas the Flames have fewer direct opponents in the
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers March 17th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flyers versus the Lightning? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Lightning
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils March 17th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Devils and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames March 17th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Flames and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals
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Bruins Seek Redemption Against Visiting Sabres Boston Aims for Quick Bounce-Back The Boston Bruins hope to rebound quickly from their recent struggles when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. The Bruins (still in playoff contention) suffered a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, a game marked by a disastrous second period in which they failed to
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Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars March 16th 2025 Betting on today’s Stars and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 3:30 ET on TNT. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Avalanche being favored by -1.5 at home against the Stars. Maximize
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Seattle Kraken vs Winnipeg Jets March 16th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Jets versus the Kraken? The puck drops at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. In this Western matchup, the Jets are favored by -1.5 goals
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