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 |
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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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