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


Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks April 10th 2025 Betting on today’s Blackhawks and Bruins game? Catch the action at TD Garden in Boston, MA, as the Bruins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Bruins being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blackhawks. Chicago vs.
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Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings April 10th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at
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Sabres Visit Blue Jackets as Lindy Ruff Nears 900 Wins The Buffalo Sabres are surging, and their coach Lindy Ruff is on the verge of making history. When the Sabres visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, Ruff could become just the fifth coach in NHL history to notch 900 career victories. Despite the milestone, Ruff remains focused on team
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Avalanche, Canucks Meet with Playoff Stakes on the Line The Colorado Avalanche and Vancouver Canucks are set for a crucial late-season showdown Thursday night in Denver, with both teams still eyeing playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Colorado (48-27-4, 100 points) has a slim—but still possible—chance to leapfrog the Dallas Stars for second place in the Central Division. The Avalanche
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Predators and Utah Meet After Offensive Explosions The Nashville Predators and Utah Hockey Club will square off Thursday night in Salt Lake City, with both teams looking to build on huge offensive outbursts earlier this week. Utah delivered its most dominant performance of the season on Tuesday, routing the Seattle Kraken 7-1. It was the franchise’s highest-scoring game in its


Golden Knights Host Kraken with Division Title in Sight The Vegas Golden Knights are locked into the playoffs, but they’re not done yet. After clinching home-ice advantage for the first round with a shootout loss to Colorado on Tuesday, Vegas now sets its sights on winning the Pacific Division when they host the Seattle Kraken Thursday night at T-Mobile Arena.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs April 9th 2025 The Maple Leafs and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 6 goals and the Lightning are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs.
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Oilers Return Home Looking to Snap Skid Against Blues After a rocky road trip, the Edmonton Oilers are back on home ice and looking to get back on track. With just five games remaining in the regular season, every point matters in the Pacific Division playoff race. Edmonton (44-28-5, 93 points) sits third in the division, four points behind the
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Wild’s Drive for Playoffs Continues Against Struggling Sharks With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Minnesota Wild are in the thick of a Western Conference playoff dogfight. And with a vulnerable opponent in the San Jose Sharks skating into town, Wednesday night represents a critical opportunity for the Wild to hold ground — or gain it. Currently
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