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


New Jersey Devils vs New York Rangers April 5th 2025 The Rangers and Devils are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ABC. The Devils will host the game at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Rangers. Confused By
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Vancouver-Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks April 5th 2025 Looking to win big? The Ducks and Canucks face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are hosting the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. This Pacific division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Canucks are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Ducks. Stay Sharp With Real-Time
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Columbus Blue Jackets April 5th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Maple Leafs as the -1.5 goal favorite with the
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Dallas Stars vs Pittsburgh Penguins April 5th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Penguins and Stars. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ABC, and it’s hosted by the Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the
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St. Louis Blues vs Colorado Avalanche April 5th 2025 The Avalanche and Blues are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Blues will host the game at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. The Avalanche come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game
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Central-Leading Jets Ride Shutout Momentum Into Utah Showdown With the Central Division title still up for grabs, the Winnipeg Jets hit Salt Lake City on Saturday to face the Utah Hockey Club, carrying the momentum of a commanding shutout win and their eyes firmly set on the finish line. Winnipeg (52-20-4, 108 points) locked in a playoff spot but can’t


Golden Knights Look to Rebound Against Playoff-Hungry Flames The Vegas Golden Knights head into Calgary on Saturday to open a critical three-game road trip, desperate to rediscover their winning form after back-to-back home losses stalled their late-season surge. Vegas (45-22-8, 98 points) had rattled off six straight wins before hitting a wall this week. A tight 3-2 loss to Edmonton
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Kraken Gaining Momentum Late, Set Sights on Sharks in Season Series Finale The Seattle Kraken may be out of the playoff hunt, but they’re finishing the season with purpose—and with six games remaining, they still have a shot at hitting the .500 mark. That push continues Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks, a team at the bottom of the
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Wild Look to End Skid, Climb Wild-Card Ladder Against Slumping Islanders The Minnesota Wild are deep in the playoff hunt, but they’re in no position to get comfortable. As they visit the New York Islanders on Friday night, they’re locked in a tight race with the St. Louis Blues for the Western Conference’s first wild-card spot — and their recent
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