Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Preview
Looking to win big? The Golden Knights and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Predators are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Golden Knights. Check out BetCoco for Nashville Predators – Vegas Golden Knights odds
Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Predators have the leg up at 2-1. The Predators also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Golden Knights have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last five home games, Nashville has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing 1. The team’s record in this stretch was 4-1 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Nashville has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 puck line in their last five games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Vegas has an puck line mark of 4-6 while going 6-4 straight up.
Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Despite being the underdog, the Golden Knights have been playing very well lately, winning three straight games and going 4-1 in their last five contests. Overall, Vegas is 39-25-7 this season and is currently in 8th place in the Western Conference standings. On the road, the Golden Knights have gone 16-14-5 this year.
In games against other Western Conference opponents, Vegas has gone 24-15 on the year and has a record of 13-9 against Pacific Division foes. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone 6-4 and have been favored in 47 of their 71 games this season.
For their offensive performance, the Golden Knights come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 14th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 13th in the league. So far this year, the Golden Knights are 21-15 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-10 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Jiri Patera gets the start and has made four starts this season. His record at this point is 1-3, and his save percentage is 0.318%.
At home this season, the Predators have gone 20-15-1 and have won three straight games in Nashville. In the Western Conference, Nashville is in 6th place and 4th in the Central Division. Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 8-2, and they have won five straight games overall.
For the season, Nashville has gone 42-25-4 and has been favored in 31 of their 71 games. When favored, the Predators have gone 21-9-1, including a five-game winning streak as the favorite. Against Western Conference opponents, Nashville has gone 25-19.
On the offensive side, the Predators are scoring an 3.2 goals per game this season, ranking 12th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 12th in the league. Nashville’s offense is currently ranked 14th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 14th in the league.
Goalie Juuse Saros comes into the game having made 56 starts this season. So far, his record is 31-21 and he has a save percentage of 0.991%.
With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Predators to secure a 4-3 victory.
Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Tips
- Take the Predators on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Golden Knights (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Jeremy Lauzon – Lower Body – Out
- Dante Fabbro – Upper Body – Out
- Spencer Stastney – Upper Body – Out
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
- Tomas Hertl – Lower Body – Out
- Alex Pietrangelo – Illness – Questionable
- Robin Lehner – Hip – Out
- Mark Stone – Upper Body – Out
- Adin Hill – Undisclosed – Questionable
