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 Lightning Face Slumping Senators in Critical Atlantic Showdown As the NHL regular season winds down, the Tampa Bay Lightning are catching fire at just the right time. With postseason positioning on the line, Tampa heads to Canada’s capital to take on the faltering Ottawa Senators—a team desperately clinging to wild-card hopes but quickly losing momentum. Tampa Bay has surged


Toronto Maple Leafs vs Florida Panthers April 2nd 2025 Planning on watching today’s Panthers and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 against the Panthers
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New York Rangers vs Minnesota Wild April 2nd 2025 Looking to win big? The Wild and Rangers face off at 7:00 ET on MSGS. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Rangers being the favored by -1.5 goals against the
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche April 2nd 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Avalanche versus the Blackhawks? The puck drops at 9:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on TNT. The game will be played at United Center in Chicago, IL. In this division matchup, the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 against the
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Vancouver-Canucks vs Seattle Kraken April 2nd 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Kraken and Canucks. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Canucks at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. Get ready to place your bets! This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Nashville Predators April 1st 2025 The Predators and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Blue Jackets being the favored by -1.5 goals against the
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Flames, Utah HC Clash in Crucial Matchup with Playoff Hopes Flickering SALT LAKE CITY — Both the Calgary Flames and the Utah Hockey Club enter Tuesday’s contest with their playoff dreams hanging by a thread. For Calgary, it’s a chance to keep applying pressure in the Western Conference wild-card race, while for Utah, it’s a desperate bid to keep postseason


Canadiens Look to Sweep Panthers After Momentum-Boosting Win The Montreal Canadiens are riding high after a crucial victory over the Florida Panthers. Now, they’ll try to make it two in a row as they host Florida in the second half of their home-and-home series on Tuesday night. Canadiens Heating Up at the Right Time Montreal (34-30-9, 77 points) snapped a
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Sabres Keep Upsetting Playoff Teams: Are the Senators Next? The Buffalo Sabres may be out of the playoff race, but they’re proving they won’t go down quietly. Despite another frustrating season, Buffalo has been spoiling contenders’ hopes, and now they aim to complete a season sweep against the Ottawa Senators. Buffalo Sabres Find Late-Season Motivation Buffalo (31-36-6, 68 points) comes
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