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

Published 12:50 am Saturday, February 1, 2025

If you’re looking for best bets for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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.
  • There have been 21 Nashville games 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 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • When 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 victories in games with moneyline odds of -110 or longer (in 19 chances).
  • 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 critical to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, registering 55 points in 53 games.
  • Rickard Rakell is another of Pittsburgh’s important contributors currently with 42 total points (23 goals and 19 assists) to his name.
  • With 39 points through 45 games (19 goals and 20 assists), Bryan Rust has been an important part of Pittsburgh’s offense this season.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic (10-9-4) has a 3.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .896 for Pittsburgh.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his club 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 a key contributor for Nashville, with 39 total points this season. He has netted 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 50 games.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has 35 points, courtesy of nine goals (fifth on team) and 26 assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros has a record of 11-20-6 in 38 games this season, conceding 104 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 926 saves and 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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