The Nashville Predators (18-25-7) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-24-8) on the road on Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.
In the last 10 contests, the Penguins are 3-7-0 while scoring 21 total goals (six power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.2%). They have conceded 29 goals.
Predators vs. Penguins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+100)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators are 3-7-10 in overtime matchups as part of an 18-25-7 overall record.
- Nashville is 4-5-7 (15 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville has taken 10 points from the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-9-6 record).
- The Predators are 16-6-1 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 33 points).
- In the 16 games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-7-3 record (15 points).
- When it has outshot opponents, Nashville is 11-11-4 (26 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Predators finished 7-14-3 in those matchups (17 points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have a 7-8-15 record in overtime games this season and a 21-24-8 overall record.
- Pittsburgh has earned 22 points (9-2-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in nine games and they lost every time.
- When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-7-4 record).
- The Penguins have earned 42 points in their 27 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 6-10-4.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 10-7-3 (23 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 30 times this season, and earned 25 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.66 | Goals Scored | 2.89 | 18th |
| 24th | 3.22 | Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 31st |
| 5th | 30.2 | Shots | 28.4 | 16th |
| 21st | 29 | Shots Allowed | 30.9 | 29th |
| 17th | 21.09% | Power Play % | 26% | 6th |
| 9th | 81.88% | Penalty Kill % | 78.77% | 17th |
Predators vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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