The contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Penguins vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals 26 times.
• This season, 21 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Penguins score 2.89 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.9 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding 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 favored on the moneyline.
• Pittsburgh is 8-6 (victorious in 57.1% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Penguins have a 52.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -110

• In 19 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset four times.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are -110 or longer, they have won four games in 19 opportunities.
• Nashville has a 52.4% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

• One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has recorded 55 points in 53 games.
• With 23 goals and 19 assists, Rickard Rakell is one of the top offensive options for Pittsburgh with his 42 points (0.8 per game).
• Pittsburgh’s offensive effort is aided by Bryan Rust’s 42 points. He’s contributed 20 assists.
• Alex Nedeljkovic (10-9-4) has a 3.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .896 for Pittsburgh.

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.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 39 total points (0.8 per game), with 15 goals and 24 assists.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 26 assists, for a season point total of 35.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 11-20-6 this season, compiling 926 saves and allowing 104 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (39th in the league).

Penguins’ Schedule

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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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