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


Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks March 8th 2025 Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Predators. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Central division contest is set at 6 goals, with
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Minnesota Wild Seek Another Road Win Against Improving Canucks The Minnesota Wild have been a force away from home all season, and they will look to continue their road dominance when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Friday night. Minnesota leads the NHL with 47 road points (22-9-3) and sits in third place in the Central Division, just behind the
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Blues Aim to Extend Momentum Against Slumping Ducks The St. Louis Blues are making a serious playoff push and will look to continue their strong form when they visit the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. The Blues, fresh off a 3-2 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings, have gone 6-1-1 in their past eight games, keeping themselves in the
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Red-Hot Golden Knights Aim to Extend Streak Against Struggling Penguins Two teams with active trade deadlines and contrasting trajectories meet on Friday night as the Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights (41-21-5, 87 points) host the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-30-9, 67 points) at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas, fresh off a 5-2 win over Toronto, has won three straight games and six of its
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Capitals Aim to Extend Streak as Ovechkin Nears Another Milestone The Washington Capitals (39-20-7, 85 points) return home on Friday to face the Detroit Red Wings (33-26-6, 72 points), with Alex Ovechkin on the verge of another career milestone. Ovechkin, fresh off his 885th career goal in Wednesday’s 3-2 overtime win over the New York Rangers, needs just one more
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Jets Look to Build Momentum in Road Clash With Devils The Winnipeg Jets will aim for their second straight victory as they visit the New Jersey Devils on Friday night in Newark. Winnipeg (42-19-5, 89 points) snapped a three-game skid (0-2-1) with a convincing 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Mark Scheifele led the charge with a goal
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Blackhawks Await Trade Deadline Fallout Before Facing Utah The Chicago Blackhawks know they will be hosting the Utah Hockey Club on Friday night. What remains uncertain is exactly who will be suiting up for the Blackhawks when they take the ice. The game comes just 5 ½ hours after the NHL trade deadline, leaving room for last-minute roster changes. With


Edmonton Oilers vs Montréal Canadiens March 6th 2025 Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Oilers face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Oilers are hosting the game at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens. Montreal vs. Edmonton
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Nashville Predators vs Seattle Kraken March 6th 2025 Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Kraken 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 odds for this Western conference game currently have the Predators as
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