How to Pick the Predators vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1
Published 12:39 am Saturday, February 1, 2025
The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.
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Predators vs. Penguins Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)
- A total of 21 Nashville games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
- A total of 26 of Pittsburgh’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
- The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.66) and the Penguins (2.89).
- This game’s total is 0.3 less than the 6.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -120
- The Predators are 14-17 when favored on the moneyline this season.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter, Nashville has put together a 12-16 record (winning 42.9% of its games).
- The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 54.5% in this matchup.
Penguins Moneyline: +100
- Pittsburgh has pulled off an upset victory 13 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 39 games as the underdog).
- The Penguins have 11 victories in games with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in 34 chances).
- Pittsburgh’s implied probability to win is 50.0% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3
Predators Points Leaders
- One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 49 points in 50 games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 39 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 137 shots (for nine goals) and 26 assists, Roman Josi has created 35 points this season.
- In 38 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-20-6) has allowed 104 goals.
Penguins Points Leaders
- Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby has collected 39 assists and 16 goals in 53 games, good for 55 points.
- Rickard Rakell is pivotal for Pittsburgh’s offense with 42 total points (0.8 per game), including 23 goals and 19 assists through 52 games.
- Bryan Rust has 19 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
- Pittsburgh’s Alex Nedeljkovic is 10-9-4 this season, amassing 635 saves and giving up 74 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .896 save percentage (46th in the league).
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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