For the upcoming matchup between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• New York and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 31 times this season.
• So far this season, 26 games Nashville has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The Islanders score 2.69 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• In the 26 times this season the Islanders have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 11-15 in those games.
• New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Islanders’ implied win probability is 57.4%.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• In 23 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has achieved the upset six times.
• The Predators have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 46.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has been critical to New York’s offense this season, racking up 42 points in 58 games.
• Bo Horvat has 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 58 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as another option for New York. He has 39 points (18 goals and 21 assists).
• Across 43 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 21-18-4. During those games, he’s allowed 113 goals while recording 1070 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded 22 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 32 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.6 shots per game and shooting 10.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 54 total points (0.9 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault is a key contributor for Nashville, with 46 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and provided 28 assists in 58 games.
• Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 29 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 38.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 13-24-6 in 44 games this season, conceding 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1092 saves and a .900 save percentage, 36th in the league.

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New York vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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