How to Pick the Penguins vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1
Published 11:48 pm Friday, January 31, 2025
If you’re looking for best bets for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.
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Penguins vs. Predators Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)
- Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 26 times this season.
- There have been 21 Nashville games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
- The total for this game (6.5) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Penguins (2.89) and the Predators (2.66).
- The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.3 more than the over/under for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Penguins Moneyline: -110
- The Penguins have gone 7-6 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter, Pittsburgh is 8-6 (winning 57.1% of the time).
- The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Penguins have a 52.4% chance to win.
Predators Moneyline: -110
- In 19 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has secured the upset four times.
- The Predators have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are -110 or longer (in 19 such games).
- Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 52.4% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3
Penguins Points Leaders
- Sidney Crosby has been critical to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, racking up 55 points in 53 games.
- Rickard Rakell has 23 goals and 19 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 42 total points (0.8 per game).
- With 39 points through 45 games (19 goals and 20 assists), Bryan Rust has been an important part of Pittsburgh’s offensive efforts this season.
- Across 24 games played, Alex Nedeljkovic has a goaltending record of 10-9-4. During those games, he’s allowed 74 goals while recording 635 saves.
Predators Points Leaders
- Filip Forsberg’s 18 goals and 31 assists in 50 matchups give him 49 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 39 points, thanks to 15 goals and 24 assists.
- Nashville’s Roman Josi has 35 points (nine goals, 26 assists) this season.
- Juuse Saros has an 11-20-6 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (39th in the league). In 38 games, he has 926 saves, and has allowed 104 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Penguins’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
1/25/2025 | Kraken | L 4-1 | Away | -108 |
1/27/2025 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Away | -178 |
1/29/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Away | +120 |
2/1/2025 | Predators | – | Home | -110 |
2/4/2025 | Devils | – | Home | – |
2/7/2025 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
2/8/2025 | Flyers | – | Away | – |
Predators’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
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1/25/2025 | Ducks | L 5-2 | Away | -192 |
1/29/2025 | Canucks | L 3-1 | Home | -146 |
1/31/2025 | Sabres | L 4-3 | Away | -125 |
2/1/2025 | Penguins | – | Away | -110 |
2/3/2025 | Senators | – | Home | – |
2/7/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
2/8/2025 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
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Pittsburgh vs. Nashville Game Info
- Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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