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 New York Islanders January 5th 2025 Looking to win big? The Islanders and Bruins face off at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bruins are hosting the game at TD Garden in Boston, MA. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and the Bruins are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Philadelphia Flyers January 5th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flyers versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at
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Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning January 5th 2025 The Lightning and Ducks are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Ducks will host the game at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The Lightning are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Tampa Bay vs. Anaheim Key Information
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Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators January 4th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Flames. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The Predators are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game’s
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Seattle Kraken vs Edmonton Oilers January 4th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Kraken. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 against the
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues January 4th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blues and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have the
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Colorado Avalanche vs Montréal Canadiens January 4th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Canadiens and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens. Montreal vs.
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Sabres hoping to leave Vegas a big winner The Buffalo Sabres are heading to Las Vegas on Saturday night with a chance to turn their fortunes around against one of the NHL’s hottest teams, the Vegas Golden Knights. As the Atlantic Division’s last-place team, the Sabres hope a trip to Sin City can spark a much-needed revival in their struggling
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Rangers ride rare momentum into clash with Capitals The New York Rangers are heading into their Saturday afternoon clash with the Washington Capitals with a renewed sense of purpose. After a much-needed 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday, they’ll look to extend that energy into what could be a defining moment of their season. Rangers Break Losing Streak,
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