Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators and Penguins are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Penguins will host the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 against the Predators. Check out BetCoco for Pittsburgh Penguins – Nashville Predators odds
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Penguins are averaging 2 goals per game, compared to the Predators at 1. These figures have led to Pittsburgh posting a record of 2-1.
- Through their last three road contests, the Predators offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 1. Nashville posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Across their three previous home games, Pittsburgh has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 5 goals per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Pittsburgh has an puck line mark of 2-1 while going 1-2 straight up.
- As the betting favorite, the Predators have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Prediction
On the season, the Predators are 47-29-5 and sit in sixth place in the Western Conference. In their division, Nashville is in fourth place with a 16-10 record. They have won two straight games and have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games. On the road this season, the Predators are 24-13-3.
As the underdog, Nashville has gone 21-18-3 this season. Against other Western Conference teams, the Predators have gone 28-22. In their last three games, Nashville has gone 2-1, and they are 3-2 in their last five games.
The Predators come into the game scoring an average of 3.3 goals per game, putting them 10th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 7th in the league. Coming into the game, the Predators have a 26-14 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 18-14.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 63 games this season. His current record stands at 35-23, and his save percentage is 1.0%.
At home this season, the Penguins have gone 22-14-4 and have been favored in 46 of their 80 games. Overall, Pittsburgh is 37-31-12 and is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, the Penguins are in 6th place.
Over their last ten games, the Penguins have gone 7-3 and have won two straight games as the favorite. In their last five games, Pittsburgh is 3-2, and over their last three games, they have gone 1-2.
On the offensive side, the Penguins are scoring an 3.1 goals per game this season, ranking 20th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 8th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Penguins offense is 29th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Tristan Jarry has started 48 games this season. His current record stands at 19-25, and his save percentage is 0.833%.
The Penguins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Penguins on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Report
- Matt Nieto – Lower Body – Out
- Ryan Graves – Upper Body – Out
- Noel Acciari – Undisclosed – Out
- Jansen Harkins – Hand – Out
- John Ludvig – Illness – Questionable
Nashville Predators Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
