Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5) vs. Nashville Predators (9-17-6)
December 19, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nashville Predators -145 / Pittsburgh Penguins +120; Over/Under: +6
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators meet Thursday in NHL action at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction. This article will include a Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Kings, lost to the Senators, and play the Devils, Flyers, and Islanders next. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring 22.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Rickard Rakell leads Pittsburgh with 14 goals, Sidney Crosby has 23 assists, and Erik Karlsson has 79 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.67 goals per game and are killing 82.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 44 goals on 383 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 46 goals on 405 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators lost to the Avalanche, beat the Rangers, and they play the Kings, Hurricanes, and Blues next. The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.25 goals per game and are scoring 17.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 9 goals, Roman Josi has 16 assists and Jonathan Marchessault has 97 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.06 goals per game and are killing 87.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 67 goals on 752 shots faced, while Scott Wedgewood has given up 16 goals on 131 shots.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last six night games following a win.
- The underdogs have won three of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in 16 of their last 17 games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 games.
- The Penguins have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has scored the first goal in three of his last four appearances in home games.
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last six Thursday home games.
- Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last three home games.
- Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one point in 11 of his last 12 appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Penguins.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Bryan Rust has scored a goal in five of the Penguins’ last six games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Bryan Rust has recorded an assist in four of the Penguins’ last five games.
- Michael Bunting has recorded at least one point in five of the Penguins’ last six games.
Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t as trustworthy as they’ve been in years past, but they’ve still won 7 of the last 10 games against the Predators. You can also make a strong case the Penguins have been the better team so far over the Preds. The Nashville Predators have struggled with consistency all year, and their lack of offense isn’t scaring anybody. This line is strange. I’m not laying juice with the Predators. Give me the Penguins and a more favorable price.
