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


Ovechkin Chases Gretzky as Capitals Look to Regroup vs. Blackhawks While the hockey world keeps a close eye on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of history, the Washington Capitals have more pressing concerns as they host the struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. Despite leading the Eastern Conference with 105 points, the Caps have stumbled lately, dropping four of their last five
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Hurricanes Rolling In While Red Wings Face Must-Win Situation With just eight games left on the schedule, the Detroit Red Wings aren’t just skating for pride — they’re fighting for their postseason lives. Currently sitting outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture, Detroit is four points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the final wild-card spot. But it’s not just Montreal they
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Colorado Avalanche April 3rd 2025 The Avalanche and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The Avalanche come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals. Need Insights On The
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Draisaitl Takes the Reins as Oilers Visit Struggling Sharks As the Edmonton Oilers continue to push toward the playoffs, they’ll do so without their captain once again when they face the last-place San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Connor McDavid remains sidelined with a lower-body injury, and while he returned to practice in a non-contact jersey this week, he won’t
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets April 3rd 2025 The Jets and Golden Knights are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights will host the game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. The over/under for this game is set at 5.5 goals, and the Golden Knights are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Jets
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Calgary Flames vs Anaheim Ducks April 3rd 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Ducks and Flames. The game is starting at 9:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 5.5 goals, and
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Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators April 3rd 2025 The Predators and Stars are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars will host the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Stars being favored by -1.5 at home against the Predators. From
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St. Louis Blues vs Pittsburgh Penguins April 3rd 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Penguins and Blues. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Blues at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals,
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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
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