For the upcoming contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Penguins vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals 26 times.
• A total of 21 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Penguins score 2.89 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.66, adding up to 0.9 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.3 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -110

• The Penguins are 7-6 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• 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).
• The Penguins have a 52.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: -110

• Nashville has four wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 19 times).
• The Predators have won four games with moneyline odds of -110 or longer (in 19 such games).
• Nashville has a 52.4% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

• One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive options this season is Sidney Crosby, who has put up 55 points in 53 games.
• Rickard Rakell has 42 points (23 goals, 19 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 45 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as another option for Pittsburgh. He has 39 points (19 goals and 20 assists).
• Across 24 games played, Alex Nedeljkovic has a goaltending record of 10-9-4. During those games, he’s allowed 74 goals while recording 635 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 49 points (one per game). He has scored 18 goals and 31 assists in 50 games (playing 18:48 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault is crucial for Nashville’s attack with 39 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 24 assists through 50 contests.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 26 assists, for a season point total of 35.
• Juuse Saros has an 11-20-6 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (39th in the league). In 38 games, he has 926 saves, and has allowed 104 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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)
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• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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