In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 16th at Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 9-5-4 this season after they lost to Nashville in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with 70 seconds left in regulation and lost 44 seconds into overtime. The Penguins recorded 17 shots on goal, won 48.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got their lone goal from Malkin, while Silovs stopped 28 out of 30 shots, which was a .933 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Pittsburgh lost to the Kings by a score of 3-2 and the Devils by a score of 2-1. The Penguins have lost five of their last six games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 22 points. Pittsburgh has scored 3.22 goals per game and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 34.1% on the power play and 84.6% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with four goals and 18 assists, while Sidney Crosby has added 11 goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Arturs Silovs, who is 4-2-4 with a 2.44 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this season.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 6-9-4 this year after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 2-1 in overtime. Nashville allowed a goal in the second period, but they tied the game late in the third and escaped with the overtime win. The Predators recorded 30 shots on goal, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg and Stamkos, while Saros stopped 16 out of 17 shots, which was a .941 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-3 and the Stars by a score of 5-4. The Predators have lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 16 points. Nashville has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.47 goals against per game, while also going 17.2% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with eight goals and seven assists, while Ryan O’Reilly has added six goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 6-6-3 with a 2.96 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last 12 Sunday games as underdogs.
- The Penguins have won each of their last five games against the Predators after coming off overtime.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in each of their last five games after coming off overtime.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven day games following a win.
- The Penguins have won the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Predators and Penguins have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last five games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Predators’ last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 10 of the Penguins’ last 11 games against Central Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored a goal in three of the Penguins’ last four games against the Predators.
- Rickard Rakell has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Rickard Rakell has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Nick Blankenburg has recorded at least one assist in each of his last three appearances in day games.
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last three games as underdogs against the Penguins.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded a point in each of the Predators’ last four games.
Penguins vs Predators Prediction
Nashville was able to snap their losing streak with a comeback victory on Friday to start the NHL Global series, but they have not played well to start the season. The Predators are only scoring 2.53 goals per game, but they are allowing nearly 3.50 goals against per game. Pittsburgh has lost three games in a row and they have scored a total of four goals in those three games. The Penguins started the season with a very high scoring offense, but they have cooled off, despite their power play being #1 in the NHL. The Penguins are the better team in this matchup and I think they will get some revenge with a win here.