Nashville Predators (20-29-7) vs Florida Panthers (34-21-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators +124 / Florida Panthers -148 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 25th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 34-21-3 this year after they lost to Seattle by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Florida tied the game at one midway through the second period, but they couldn’t find any more offense in the loss. The Panthers outshot Seattle by a total of 27-22, won 41.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got their lone goal from Luostarinen, while Bobrovsky stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Panthers defeated the Senators by a score of 5-1 and the Blues by a score of 3-2. Florida has won five of their last seven games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 71 points. Florida has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 31 goals, 31 assists, and 151 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov has added 14 goals, 38 assists, and 107 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 23-13-2 with a 2.65 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 20-29-7 this season after they lost to New Jersey by a score of 5-0 in their last game. Nashville allowed one goal in the first period, two in the second, and two in the third in the shutout loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 36-29, won 59.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Stamkos, who had five shots on goal, while Annunen stopped 31 out of 36 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Predators defeated the Avalanche by a score of 2-1 and the Sabres by a score of 6-4. Nashville has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 47 points. Nashville has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.30 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 21 goals, 32 assists, and 201 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 18 goals, 27 assists, and 165 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 12-23-6 with a 2.90 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Predators
- The Panthers have won nine of their last 10 games against the Predators following a loss.
- The Predators have lost seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games following a loss.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have won the third period in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Panthers’ last six games against the Predators following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five night games between the Panthers and Predators have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last nine road games against the Predators.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Predators’ last seven home games against the Panthers.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog against the Panthers.
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six Tuesday night home games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one point in 13 of the Predators’ last 15 games at Bridgestone Arena.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games as road favorites.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his 10 previous road appearances against the Predators.
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last six appearances.
Florida Panthers vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Florida comes into this matchup looking to bounce back from a bad game against Seattle over the weekend, but they will be on the road here. The Panthers are 17-11-1 on the road this year, while the Predators are 14-11-3 at home. Nashville continues to be a huge disappointment in the NHL this season and you never know which team is going to show up. Florida has been very strong on the road all season long and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three straight games. I learned my lesson with this Nashville team a few weeks ago and I can’t back them until I see more consistent play. Take the Panthers here.