Predators vs Golden Knights Prediction 10/13/26 NHL Picks Today

The Vegas Golden Knights and Nashville Predators meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a Predators vs. Golden Knights Prediction. This article will include a Predators vs. Golden Knights Pick.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights beat the Kings, lost to the Wild, and they play the Flames next. The Golden Knights have won 12 of their last 15 regular season games.

The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring on 25 percent of their power play opportunities. Victor Olofsson leads Vegas with 4 goals, Jack Eichel has 9 assists, and Mitch Marner has 20 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.57 goals per game and are killing 76.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Carter Hart has allowed 12 goals on 127 shots, and Adin Hill has allowed 5 goals on 44 shots.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators lost to the Senators, beat the Habs, and they play the Sharks next. The Predators have split their last 4 games.

The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring 31.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 3 goals, Roman Josi has 5 assists, and Adam Edstrom has 10 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 2.6 goals per game and are killing 82.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 11 goals on 130 shots faced, and Matt Murray has given up 2 goals on 20 shots.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Predators have won each of their last three games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Golden Knights have lost six of their last eight games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won the first period in seven of the last eight games between the Golden Knights and Predators.

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Golden Knights have won eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have lost five of their last six night games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Predators’ last eight games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Golden Knights’ last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Tuesday games at Bridgestone Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Ryan O’Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of his last six home appearances against the Golden Knights.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
• Ryan O’Reilly ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (1) this season.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Tomas Hertl has scored the last goal in three of his last four road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Tomas Hertl has scored at least one goal in four of his last five road appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
• Mitch Marner has recorded an assist in seven of his eight previous appearances in night games at Bridgestone Arena.
• Jack Eichel ranks T1st in the league for multi-point games (4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nashville Predators rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (31.58%).
• The Nashville Predators rank 32nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (34).
• The Vegas Golden Knights are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Vegas Golden Knights rank T8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.43).

Predators vs Golden Knights Injury Report

The Predators will be without Justus Annunen. Mavrik Bourque is day-to-day.

The Golden Knights will be without Lukas Cormier and Parker Wotherspoon.

Predators vs Golden Knights Prediction

The Golden Knights are the better team and should be favored, but they’re on the end of a back-to-back and running into a Predators side that’s put together a strong week. The Predators beat the Stars, got a point against Toronto, and had positive results against the Senators and Habs. The Preds have earned points in four straight games. With the rest advantage and home ice, I’ll take a shot with the Predators on Tuesday night.