How to Pick the Predators vs. Rangers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 17

Published 10:21 am Monday, December 16, 2024

There are plenty of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Nashville Predators matching up with the New York Rangers at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 17. To get you ready to place a wager or build a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Predators vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 12 times this season.
  • So far this season, 17 games New York has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
  • The Predators score 2.26 goals per game, compared to the Rangers’ average of 3.07, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.7 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

  • The Predators have won 38.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-11).
  • Nashville is 7-11 (victorious in only 38.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 53.5%.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

  • In four games as the moneyline underdog, New York has pulled off the upset one time.
  • The Rangers have won a single game with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four such games).
  • New York has a 51.0% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Roman Josi has put up 23 points.
  • Having scored nine goals and adding 11 assists, Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville through 31 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has created 18 points for Nashville in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 7.4% of his shots and putting up seven goals and 11 assists.
  • In the 25 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 21st in the league.

Rangers Points Leaders

  • New York’s Artemi Panarin has recorded 20 assists and 15 goals in 29 games, good for 35 points.
  • Adam Fox’s 25 points this season, including one goal and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
  • Will Cuylle has scored 11 goals and contributed 12 assists for New York, giving him a point total of 23.
  • Igor Shesterkin has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 617 total saves, while giving up 64 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 10-11-1 record between the posts for New York this season.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/10/2024 Flames L 4-3 Home -189
12/12/2024 Stars W 4-1 Away +181
12/14/2024 Avalanche L 5-2 Away +146
12/17/2024 Rangers Home -115
12/19/2024 Penguins Home
12/21/2024 Kings Home
12/23/2024 Hurricanes Home

Rangers’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/11/2024 Sabres W 3-2 Away -148
12/14/2024 Kings L 5-1 Home -110
12/15/2024 Blues L 3-2 Away -135
12/17/2024 Predators Away -104
12/20/2024 Stars Away
12/22/2024 Hurricanes Home
12/23/2024 Devils Away

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Nashville vs. New York Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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