How to Pick the Predators vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1

Published 11:39 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Predators vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals 21 times.
  • In Pittsburgh’s 53 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.5.
  • These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.95 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • 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

Predators Moneyline: -120

  • The Predators are 14-17 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Nashville is 12-16 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter (42.9% win percentage).
  • The Predators have a 54.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Penguins Moneyline: +100

  • In 39 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Pittsburgh has pulled off the upset 13 times.
  • The Penguins have 11 victories in games with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in 34 chances).
  • Pittsburgh has a 50.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • With 18 goals and 31 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (49 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 39 total points (15 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
  • Roman Josi has contributed 35 points for Nashville in 46 games this season, netting a goal on 6.6% of his shots and recording nine goals and 26 assists.
  • Juuse Saros (11-20-6) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .899 for Nashville.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby has totaled 39 assists and 16 goals in 53 games, good for 55 points.
  • Rickard Rakell has made a big impact for Pittsburgh this season with 42 points, thanks to 23 goals and 19 assists.
  • Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust has 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) this season.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic has an .896 save percentage (46th in the league), with 635 total saves, while giving up 74 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-9-4 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
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 -120
2/3/2025 Senators Home
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away
2/8/2025 Sabres Home

Penguins’ Schedule

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 +100
2/4/2025 Devils Home
2/7/2025 Rangers Away
2/8/2025 Flyers Away

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Nashville vs. Pittsburgh 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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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