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


Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs March 8th 2025 The Maple Leafs and Avalanche are set to face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Avalanche will host the game at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Maple Leafs in a non-conference
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San Jose Sharks vs New York Islanders March 8th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Islanders and Sharks game? Catch the action at SAP Center in San Jose, CA, as the Sharks hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on NBCS. The Islanders come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals. Find the
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Edmonton Oilers vs Dallas Stars March 8th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Stars and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against
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Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks March 8th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with
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Minnesota Wild Seek Another Road Win Against Improving Canucks The Minnesota Wild have been a force away from home all season, and they will look to continue their road dominance when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. Minnesota leads the NHL with 47 road points (22-9-3) and sits in third place in the Central Division, just behind the
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Blues Aim to Extend Momentum Against Slumping Ducks The St. Louis Blues are making a serious playoff push and will look to continue their strong form when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. The Blues, fresh off a 3-2 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings, have gone 6-1-1 in their past eight games, keeping themselves in the
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Red-Hot Golden Knights Aim to Extend Streak Against Struggling Penguins Two teams with active trade deadlines and contrasting trajectories meet on Friday night as the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights (41-21-5, 87 points) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-30-9, 67 points) at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas, fresh off a 5-2 win over Toronto, has won three straight games and six of its
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Capitals Aim to Extend Streak as Ovechkin Nears Another Milestone The Washington Capitals (39-20-7, 85 points) return home on Friday to face the Detroit Red Wings (33-26-6, 72 points), with Alex Ovechkin on the verge of another career milestone. Ovechkin, fresh off his 885th career goal in Wednesday’s 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers, needs just one more
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Jets Look to Build Momentum in Road Clash With Devils The Winnipeg Jets will aim for their second straight victory as they visit the New Jersey Devils on Friday night in Newark. Winnipeg (42-19-5, 89 points) snapped a three-game skid (0-2-1) with a convincing 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Mark Scheifele led the charge with a goal
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