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


Dallas Stars vs Anaheim Ducks March 18th 2025 Looking to win big? The Ducks and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this Western conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Stars being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the
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Nashville Predators vs St. Louis Blues March 18th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Blues versus the Predators? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The Blues come into this Central division matchup as the -1.5
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Blackhawks Aim for Rare Home Win Streak as Kraken Visit The Chicago Blackhawks (20-38-9, 49 points) have had a rough season, sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings. However, they have a golden opportunity to achieve a rare milestone on Tuesday—winning consecutive home games for the first time in three months. After enduring a winless four-game road trip, the
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Leon Draisaitl, Oilers Look to Extend Streak vs. Utah Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers are heating up at the right time. As they prepare to host the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, all eyes will be on Draisaitl’s 18-game point streak, the longest in the NHL this season and the best of his career. With 27 points (14


Canucks Face Tough Challenge Against Jets Amid Playoff Battle As the NHL playoff race intensifies, the Vancouver Canucks are in desperate need of a win. Sitting at 31-25-11 (73 points), they are clinging to a wild-card spot but face fierce competition from Utah, St. Louis, and Calgary. Tuesday’s matchup against the NHL Central Division-leading Winnipeg Jets presents a massive challenge
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Slumping Flames Look to Regain Momentum Against Rangers The Calgary Flames and New York Rangers are neck-and-neck in their fight for a wild-card playoff spot. While both teams share similar point totals, their paths to the postseason are vastly different. The Rangers are battling in the ultra-competitive NHL Metropolitan Division race, whereas the Flames have fewer direct opponents in the
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers March 17th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Flyers versus the Lightning? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Lightning
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs New Jersey Devils March 17th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Devils and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Devils come into this Metropolitan division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the
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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Calgary Flames March 17th 2025 Planning on watching today’s Flames 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 non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored by -1.5 goals
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