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

Published 12:33 am Saturday, February 1, 2025

Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Penguins vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 26 times this season.
  • So far this season, 21 games Nashville has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Penguins (2.89) and the Predators (2.66).
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 6.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -110

  • The Penguins are 7-6 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter, Pittsburgh is 8-6 (winning 57.1% of the time).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Penguins have an implied probability of 52.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: -110

  • Nashville has four wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 19 times).
  • The Predators have four wins in games when their odds are -110 or longer on the moneyline (in 19 opportunities).
  • Nashville has a 52.4% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby has been important to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, recording 55 points in 53 games.
  • Rickard Rakell has 23 goals and 19 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 42 total points (0.8 per game).
  • With 39 points through 45 games (19 goals and 20 assists), Bryan Rust has been an important part of Pittsburgh’s offensive attack this season.
  • As Pittsburgh’s top goalie, Alex Nedeljkovic has recorded 10 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 74 goals with 635 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg has recorded 18 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 31 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.7 shots per game and shooting 9.8%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 49 total points (one per game).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 39 points, thanks to 15 goals and 24 assists.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 35 points (nine goals, 26 assists) this season.
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 11-20-6 on the season, allowing 104 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 926 saves 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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