In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 24th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 4-6-1 this season after they defeated the Panthers by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Pittsburgh scored once in the first period, once in the second, and twice in the third in the shutout win. The Penguins were out shot by a total of 26-21, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh was led by Nick Robertson, who had two goals, while Arturs Silovs stopped all 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to the Mammoth by a score of 5-4 and the Golden Knights by a score of 6-2. The Penguins have scored 3.27 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Erik Karlsson has led the team with one goal and 10 assists, while Arturs Silovs is 4-3-0 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .885 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 3-3-3 this year after they lost to the Bruins by a score of 6-0 in their last game. Nashville allowed two goals in the first period, two in the second, and two in the third in the ugly loss. The Predators were out shot by a total of 31-28, won 46.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Nils Hoglander, who had four shots, while Justus Annunen stopped 25 out of 31 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Nashville defeated the Blues by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Sharks by a score of 3-2 before that. The Predators have scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Steven Stamkos has led the team with four goals and six assists, while Juuse Saros is 3-2-2 with a 2.82 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The home team has won each of the Penguins’ last eight games.
- The Predators have lost 11 of their last 12 games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 12 games against the Predators at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Predators have lost the second period in each of their last seven road games when leading after the first period.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Penguins’ last four games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Penguins’ last seven games at PPG Paints Arena.
- The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Penguins have lost the second period in each of their last six night games at PPG Paints Arena when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the last 10 games between the Predators and Penguins have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Predators’ last six night games at PPG Paints Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Predators’ last nine games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 10 Saturday games.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in four of the Penguins’ last five games against the Predators.
- Rickard Rakell has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight home appearances against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in four of the Predators’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in road games.
Penguins vs Predators Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak in their last game, but they have allowed 5+ goals in four of their last five. The Penguins are 3-1-0 at home this year, while the Predators are 1-1-2 on the road. Nashville has also lost four of their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of those five. The Predators are not playing well on either end of the ice and I think Pittsburgh will get another win here.