Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Predators versus the Golden Knights? The puck drops at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are the home favorites against the Predators in a Western conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Vegas Golden Knights – Nashville Predators odds
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Nashville and Vegas, the Golden Knights hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 2 points.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Predators have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- In their last five home games, Vegas has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Golden Knights have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- The last five games that Nashville was favored, they have an puck line mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Prediction
On the season, Nashville has a record of 24-18-1, which has them in 4th place in the Central Division and 6th in the Western Conference. They have gone 12-13 against other teams in the West and have won two straight games coming into tonight’s contest. On the road, the Predators have gone 11-7-1 this season and have won three straight games.
As the underdog, Nashville has gone 14-11-1 this season, including a four-game winning streak. In their last ten games, the Predators have gone 5-5, and they are 3-2 in their last five games. Against teams in the Western Conference, Nashville has gone 8-4 this season.
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 14th in the league. The Nashville offense is ranked 11th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 7th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 33 games this season. His current record stands at 17-15, and his save percentage is 0.971%.
At home this season, the Golden Knights have gone 15-5-2, and in games against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-11. Overall, Vegas is 24-14-5 and in 5th place in the Western Conference standings. Over their last ten games, the Golden Knights have gone just 3-7, and they have lost two of their last three games.
So far this season, Vegas has been favored in 30 of their 43 games, and they have gone 17-9-4 in those games. Against division opponents, the Golden Knights have gone 9-7, and they are currently in 2nd place in the Pacific Division.
The Golden Knights come into the game scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, putting them 15th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Coming into the game, the Golden Knights have a 12-9 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 11-5.
Goalie Logan Thompson comes into the game having made 24 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-9 and he has a save percentage of 0.816%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Golden Knights picking up a 4-3 win.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Golden Knights on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
- William Karlsson – Lower Body – Out
- Jack Eichel – Undisclosed – Out
- William Carrier – Undisclosed – Out
- Chandler Stephenson – Illness – Questionable
- Shea Theodore – Upper Body – Out
- Ben Hutton – Upper Body – Out
- Robin Lehner – Hip – Out
- Adin Hill – Undisclosed – Out
- Jiri Patera – Undisclosed – Out
- Tobias Bjornfot – Undisclosed – Out
- Daniil Miromanov – Lower Body – Out
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Tyson Barrie – Upper Body – Questionable
