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

Published 11:50 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

If you’re seeking best bets for the Pittsburgh Penguins’ upcoming game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to 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)

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 26 times this season.
  • This season, 21 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.9499999999999993 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -110

  • In the 13 times this season the Penguins have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 7-6 in those games.
  • When 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 game.

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 four wins in games when their odds are -110 or longer on the moneyline (in 19 opportunities).
  • Nashville has a 52.4% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

  • One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive players this season is Sidney Crosby, who has recorded 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.
  • Bryan Rust has contributed 39 points for Pittsburgh in 45 games this season, netting a goal on 16% of his shots and recording 19 goals and 20 assists.
  • In the 24 games Alex Nedeljkovic has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 46th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 49 points this season. He has put up 18 goals and 31 assists in 50 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is a top scorer for Nashville, with 39 total points this season. He has netted 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 50 games.
  • Roman Josi has nine goals and 26 assists, for a season point total of 35.
  • 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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