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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.
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Avalanche vs. Oilers: NHL’s Top Scorers Collide The Colorado Avalanche (33-15-4) face off against the Edmonton Oilers (31-17-1) on Friday night in a Western Conference showdown featuring the NHL’s top two point producers, Nathan MacKinnon (83 points) and Leon Draisaitl (81 points). Both teams enter the game on winning streaks, setting up a high-intensity battle before the NHL’s 4 Nations
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Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes February 6th 2025 Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Wild face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are hosting the game at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Carolina vs. Minnesota Key
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New Jersey Devils vs Vegas Golden Knights February 6th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Golden Knights and Devils game? Catch the action at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, as the Devils hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5
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Canucks Aim to Extend Dominance Over Last-Place Sharks The Vancouver Canucks (31-15-5) have been dominant against the San Jose Sharks (13-34-3) in recent seasons, going 14-1-0 in their last 15 meetings since the 2019-20 campaign. This season, Vancouver has already beaten San Jose twice: Now, the Canucks look to continue their Western Conference playoff push while the Sharks try to
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William Nylander Coming Off Special Game as Maple Leafs Take on Kraken For Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, Feb. 4 seems to be a lucky day. On Tuesday, Nylander recorded his second career hat trick, leading the Maple Leafs (30-16-8) to a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. His first three-goal game? Exactly seven years earlier, on Feb. 4,
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Blues Emphasize Strong Finishes Entering Matchup With Panthers The St. Louis Blues (26-23-2, 54 points) are eager to bounce back after a frustrating 3-2 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Now, they’ll have to hold off another top offensive team as they host the Florida Panthers (33-15-4, 70 points) on Thursday. Blues Struggle to Close Out Games
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Avs Aim to Halt Inconsistent Stretch in Clash with Flames The Colorado Avalanche (31-18-4, 66 points) continue their up-and-down stretch as they prepare to face the Calgary Flames (26-22-5, 57 points) on Thursday night in Calgary. With both teams battling for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, this matchup carries significant weight. Avalanche Struggling to Find Stability Despite sitting in
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Columbus Blue Jackets Look to Rebound Against Utah Amid Injury Woes The Columbus Blue Jackets (25-20-6) return home for a four-game homestand on Thursday, looking to rebound after two straight losses, including a 3-2 defeat to Buffalo on Tuesday. Despite a solid 2-2-0 road trip, Columbus faces a major challenge with injuries piling up at the worst possible time in
Capitals Riding High After Dramatic Win The Washington Capitals (26-19-7) enter Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers (29-19-6) coming off an emphatic 6-3 win over the Florida Panthers. That game was punctuated by a last-second empty-net goal from Alex Ovechkin, who now sits at 878 career goals—just 16 shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record (894). Ovechkin’s Historic Pursuit “Something special
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