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


Winnipeg Jets vs Edmonton Oilers April 13th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Oilers versus the Jets? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6
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Anaheim Ducks vs Colorado Avalanche April 13th 2025 Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Ducks face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN. The Ducks are hosting the game at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Avalanche come into this Western conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 5.5 goals. The Expert Betting Guide
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Flames Cling to Playoff Hopes in Must-Win Clash With Sharks With just three games left in the regular season, the Calgary Flames are hanging on to their postseason aspirations by a thread. On Sunday, they’ll welcome the San Jose Sharks, who are out of playoff contention but still playing with heart. For the Flames, this game is a critical step
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Penguins Look to Keep Rolling at Home Against Bruins Though the Pittsburgh Penguins are out of playoff contention, they’re not playing like a team ready to fold. With pride — and personal milestones — on the line, the Penguins aim to extend their win streak to three when they host the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Stars Still Shining in Pittsburgh
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Senators Seek Fifth Straight Home Win vs. Flyers in Final Tune-Up As the Ottawa Senators prepare for their long-awaited return to postseason hockey, they’ll aim to stay hot at home when they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. With playoff seeding locked in, Ottawa will look to sustain momentum, while Philadelphia attempts to close out a challenging season with pride.
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Devils Look to Reset Against Eliminated Islanders Ahead of Playoffs As the New Jersey Devils gear up for the postseason, they’ll have a chance to sharpen their play and restore momentum on Sunday when they host the New York Islanders. While the Devils are locked into their playoff seed, the Islanders are facing the reality of a lost season after
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Islanders on Brink of Elimination Ahead of Crucial Clash With Flyers The New York Islanders are hanging by a thread in the Eastern Conference playoff race, and anything short of a win Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Flyers could seal their fate. The Islanders (34-33-11, 79 points) entered Friday trailing the Montreal Canadiens by eight points with only four games
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Rangers Cling to Playoff Hopes in Must-Win Clash With Hurricanes The New York Rangers are staring elimination in the face—and they’ll need their best performance of the season to survive Saturday afternoon when they visit the playoff-bound Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh. The Rangers (37-35-7, 81 points) are eight points behind Montreal for the final wild-card spot in the East and
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Blue Jackets Fight to Stay Alive vs. Presidents’ Trophy-Chasing Capitals With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, the Columbus Blue Jackets will host the high-powered Washington Capitals on Saturday night in the first of a home-and-home series with major implications on both ends of the NHL standings. Columbus (36-33-9, 81 points) kept its postseason hopes barely alive with a
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