How to Pick the Penguins vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1

Published 11:39 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Penguins vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • A total of 26 Pittsburgh games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • There have been 21 Nashville games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • The Penguins score 2.89 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.66, adding up to 1.0 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 6.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -110

  • The Penguins have gone 7-6 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter, Pittsburgh has put together an 8-6 record (winning 57.1% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Penguins’ implied win probability is 52.4%.

Predators Moneyline: -110

  • Nashville has earned an upset victory four times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 19 games as the underdog).
  • The Predators have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are -110 or longer (in 19 such games).
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 52.4% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has recorded 55 points.
  • Rickard Rakell is another of Pittsburgh’s major contributors currently with 42 total points (23 goals and 19 assists) to his name.
  • Through 45 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as a scoring option for Pittsburgh. He has 39 points (19 goals and 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

  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected 31 assists and 18 goals in 50 games, good for 49 points.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 39 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 50 contests.
  • 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, amassing 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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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/25/2025 Kraken L 4-1 Away -108
1/27/2025 Sharks L 2-1 Away -178
1/29/2025 Utah Hockey Club W 3-2 Away +120
2/1/2025 Predators Home -110
2/4/2025 Devils Home
2/7/2025 Rangers Away
2/8/2025 Flyers Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/25/2025 Ducks L 5-2 Away -192
1/29/2025 Canucks L 3-1 Home -146
1/31/2025 Sabres L 4-3 Away -125
2/1/2025 Penguins Away -110
2/3/2025 Senators Home
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away
2/8/2025 Sabres Home

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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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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