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
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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Blackhawks Await Trade Deadline Fallout Before Facing Utah The Chicago Blackhawks know they will be hosting the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night. What remains uncertain is exactly who will be suiting up for the Blackhawks when they take the ice. The game comes just 5 ½ hours after the NHL trade deadline, leaving room for last-minute roster changes. With
Edmonton Oilers vs Montréal Canadiens March 6th 2025 Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Oilers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens. Montreal vs. Edmonton
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Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken March 6th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken versus the Predators? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as
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Red Wings Look to Break Skid, Battle Utah Hockey Club The Detroit Red Wings had an opportunity to create separation in the Eastern Conference wild-card race, but after three consecutive losses, they must regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive. Detroit will look to get back on track when it hosts Utah on Thursday night. Red Wings in Urgent
Slumping Sabres Face High-Powered Lightning in Tampa Bay Lightning Aim to Keep Rolling Against Free-Falling Sabres The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to continue their offensive dominance when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Tampa Bay enters the matchup with one of the NHL’s most potent offenses, ranking second in the league with 218 goals and averaging 3.56
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Seth Jones’ Arrival Strengthens Panthers Ahead of Blue Jackets Matchup Panthers Look to Extend Streak with Jones Leading the Charge The Florida Panthers are in prime form, having won four straight games, and they just got even stronger. After acquiring All-Star defenseman Seth Jones, the defending Stanley Cup champions are laser-focused on securing the top spot in the Atlantic Division.
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