How to Pick the Predators vs. Penguins 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 Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal total 21 times.
  • This season, 26 of Pittsburgh’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.66) and the Penguins (2.89).
  • The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.3 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

  • In the 31 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 14-17 in those games.
  • Nashville is 12-16 (winning 42.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter.
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 54.5% in this matchup.

Penguins Moneyline: +100

  • In Pittsburgh’s 39 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 13 wins.
  • The Penguins have 11 wins in games when their moneyline odds are +100 or longer (in 34 such games).
  • Pittsburgh’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.0% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has recorded 49 points.
  • With 15 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 39 points (0.8 per game).
  • On 137 shots (for nine goals) and 26 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 35 points this season.
  • Across 38 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-20-6. During those games, he’s allowed 104 goals while recording 926 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 55 points (one per game). He has scored 16 goals and 39 assists in 53 games (playing 20:18 per game).
  • Rickard Rakell’s 42 points this season, including 23 goals and 19 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Pittsburgh.
  • Bryan Rust has scored 19 goals and contributed 20 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 39.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic has a record of 10-9-4 in 24 games this season, conceding 74 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 635 saves and an .896 save percentage, 46th in the league.

Predators’ Schedule

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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 -120
2/3/2025 Senators Home
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away
2/8/2025 Sabres Home

Penguins’ Schedule

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 +100
2/4/2025 Devils Home
2/7/2025 Rangers Away
2/8/2025 Flyers Away

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Nashville vs. Pittsburgh 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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