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


Sabres Aim to Break 13-Game Funk Against Islanders The Buffalo Sabres will seek to break a franchise-record losing streak Monday night as they travel to Elmont, N.Y., to play the New York Islanders. The Sabres are currently stuck in a 13-game slump, while the Islanders are coming off one of their strongest showings of the season. Buffalo has recorded a
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Panthers Rolling, Aim to Sweep Home-and-Home vs. Lightning The Florida Panthers seem to have recaptured their Stanley Cup-winning form, riding a four-game winning streak into the conclusion of a home-and-home series with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday in Sunrise, Fla. Florida set the tone in Sunday’s opener with a gritty 4-2 road win that showcased the team’s high-energy, defensive-minded
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Devils Aim to Continue Defensive Dominance Against Rangers The New Jersey Devils host the New York Rangers in Newark on Monday afternoon, seeking to extend their streak of defensive excellence and maintain their Metropolitan Division lead. Devils Locking Down Opponents The New Jersey Devils (20-7-3) have been a defensive powerhouse in recent games, holding their last six opponents to fewer
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Hurricanes, Predators Look to Enter Holiday Break on High Notes As the NHL’s holiday break approaches, the Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators are both eager to close out this stretch with positive momentum. On Monday night, the two teams will meet in Nashville, Tenn., with each aiming to carry a two-game winning streak into the break. Carolina’s Momentum The Hurricanes
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Bruins Look to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Capitals The Boston Bruins aim to secure their first five-game unbeaten streak of the season as they face the surging Washington Capitals on Monday night at TD Garden. Bruins Building Momentum The Boston Bruins (3-0-1 in their last four) are riding high after a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. Morgan
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Stars Look to Improve Special Teams in Matchup Against Utah HC The Dallas Stars aim to bounce back and avoid a three-game losing streak as they visit the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night in Salt Lake City. Dallas Stars: Power Play Woes The Dallas Stars (15-12-3) are in a challenging position, sitting fourth in the Central Division and one


Rangers Look to Build Momentum Against Hurricanes After navigating a turbulent stretch, the New York Rangers aim for back-to-back wins as they host the Carolina Hurricanes, who are seeking to end their road struggles. Rangers Seek Stability Amid Turmoil The New York Rangers (4-11-0 in their past 15 games) have endured a difficult stretch, marked by trades, speculation, and inconsistent
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Lightning and Panthers Set for Two-Game Rivalry Showdown The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers clash in a rare back-to-back series, starting Sunday in Tampa and continuing Monday in Sunrise. Lightning’s Explosive Offense Leads the NHL The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the first matchup with the league’s top offense, averaging an NHL-best 4.00 goals per game. Tampa Bay has four
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Calgary Flames vs Chicago Blackhawks December 21st 2024 Planning on watching today’s Blackhawks and Flames game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB, as the Flames hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Flames being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the
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