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

Toronto Maple Leafs VS Detroit Red Wings
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Leafs Look to Keep Momentum in Finale vs. Red Wings With the top seed in the Atlantic Division already secured, the Toronto Maple Leafs have little to prove against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night—but that doesn’t mean they’re easing up. This season finale may not change the standings, but it’s far from meaningless. For Toronto, it’s a chance

2025-04-17 18:00:00

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Pittsburgh Penguins VS Washington Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins
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Washington Capitals
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Capitals Look to Build Playoff Momentum in Season Finale vs. Penguins As the NHL regular season winds down, all eyes turn to Pittsburgh for one final showdown between two historic rivals—the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins. But this time, the stakes are one-sided. The Capitals (51-21-9, 111 points) are skating into the playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern

2025-04-17 18:00:00

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Montréal Canadiens VS Carolina Hurricanes
Montreal Canadiens
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Carolina Hurricanes
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Carolina Hurricanes Lock In Playoff Spot, Shift Focus to Health With a secured second-place finish in the Metropolitan Division, the Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5, 99 points) are preparing for a cautious finish to the regular season. Their first-round matchup is already set—they’ll face the Montréal Canadiens when the postseason begins this weekend. Rod Brind’Amour Prioritizes Rest Over Momentum Coach Rod Brind’Amour

2025-04-16 18:00:00

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Winnipeg Jets VS Anaheim Ducks
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Anaheim Ducks
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Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks April 16th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Jets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Jets at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals,

2025-04-16 18:00:00

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New Jersey Devils VS Detroit Red Wings
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Detroit Red Wings
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New Jersey Devils vs Detroit Red Wings April 16th 2025 Betting on today’s Red Wings and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. The Red Wings come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals.

2025-04-16 18:30:00

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Nashville Predators VS Dallas Stars
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Dallas Stars
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Stars Seek Reset, Predators Seek Redemption in Regular-Season Finale As the 2024 NHL regular season wraps, Wednesday’s clash between the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators may not change the standings — but it offers both teams one final chance to shift momentum. The Stars desperately need to snap a six-game skid before entering the postseason, while the Predators aim to

2025-04-16 19:00:00

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San Jose Sharks VS Edmonton Oilers
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Edmonton Oilers
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Oilers Look to Sweep Sharks in Regular-Season Finale Before Playoff Clash The Edmonton Oilers have one final stop before the real work begins. On Wednesday night, they’ll visit the last-place San Jose Sharks, aiming to complete a season-series sweep and sharpen their focus ahead of a first-round playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Still riding the highs (and occasional

2025-04-16 21:30:00

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Vancouver-Canucks VS Vegas Golden Knights
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Vancouver-Canucks vs Vegas Golden Knights April 16th 2025 The Golden Knights and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on TNT. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 against the Golden Knights in a Pacific division

2025-04-16 21:00:00

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Tampa Bay Lightning VS Florida Panthers
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Florida Panthers
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers April 15th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Panthers and Lightning game? Catch the action at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, as the Lightning hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Panthers. Florida

2025-04-15 18:30:00

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