| MATCHUP | Vegas Golden Knights | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-1 | 2-1-2 |
| Spread | -1.5 190 | +1.5 -230 |
| Moneyline | -130 | +110 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (110) | Under 6.5 (-130) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 13th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 5-2-0 this year after they lost to the Wild by a score of 4-2 on Monday night. Vegas cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2, but they allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 28-23, won 51.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Vegas was led by William Karlsson, who had one goal, while Carter Hart stopped 24 out of 27 shots, which was an .889 save percentage in the game.
Prior to that loss, Vegas defeated the Kings by a score of 2-1 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 4-3. The Golden Knights have scored 3.67 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 30.4% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led the team with three goals and nine assists, while Adin Hill is 2-0-0 with a 2.41 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 2-1-2 this season after they lost to the Senators in a shootout by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville led 2-0 after the first period, but they went scoreless the rest of the way for the disappointing loss. The Predators were out shot by a total of 20-18, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Ross Colton, who had one goal, while Matt Murray stopped 18 out of 20 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Nashville defeated the Canadiens by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-4 before that. The Predators have scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 2.60 goals against per game, while also going 31.6% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Steven Stamkos has led the team with three goals and four assists, while Juuse Saros is 2-1-1 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .915 save percentage this season.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Predators have won seven of their last eight home games following a shootout loss.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Predators have lost four of their last five night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last three games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last four home games following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Predators’ last six games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in five of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances in night games.
- Ryan O’Reilly ranks T1st in the Western Conference for shootout goals (1) this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel ranks T1st in the league for multi-assist games (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
- The Nashville Predators rank 30th in the league for shots per game this season (21.8).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (30.43%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.33).
Golden Knights vs Predators Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games, but they have scored two goals or fewer in three of those five. The Predators are 1-1-0 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 2-1-0 on the road. Vegas had their winning streak snapped on Monday night, so they will be on a back to back here. The Golden Knights have had some issues over their last three games and I think Nashville has a great chance to win. Take the Predators here.