Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) shoots against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Nashville Predators
Vegas Golden Knights
Team Records
23-20-4
23-11-12
Spread
+1.5 -135
-1.5 114
Moneyline
+170
-205
Total
Over 6.5 (105)
Under 6.5 (-125)
Where
T-Mobile Center
When
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Time
10:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Nashville Predators and the Vegas Golden Knights meet Saturday in NHL action from the T-Mobile Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs. Vegas Golden Knights prediction.
Nashville Predators Recap
The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to add on to their 7-3 win over Colorado from Friday’s matchup to improve to 23-20-4 this season. After this game, Nashville will head home for a game against Buffalo.
Predators Win 3 In A Row
Entering Friday’s game against Colorado, Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators in scoring with 39 points along with 13 goals and 26 assists while Filip Forsberg has 32 points with 16 goals and 16 assists. Erik Haula has 24 points with 8 goals and 16 assists and Luke Evangelista has 31 points with a team-high 25 assists as well this season. Michael Bunting has 26 points with 11 goals and 15 assists and Steven Stamkos has 31 points with a team-high 20 goals this season. Juuse Saros has gone 18-15-3 with a 2.93 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Justus Annunen has gone 4-5-1 with a 3.17 GAA and an .885 save percentage so far this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Recap
The Vegas Golden Knights come into this game looking to build on their 6-5 OT win over Toronto last time out to sit at 23-11-12 this season. After this game, Vegas will take on Philadelphia at home.
Golden Knights Win 6 In A Row
Jack Eichel leads Vegas with 55 points coming on 17 goals and 38 assists. Mitch Marner has 49 points with 11 goals and 38 assists while Pavel Dorofeyev has 35 points with 19 goals and Ivan Barbashev has 33 points with 12 goals and 21 assists. Tomas Hertl’s added 41 points with 19 goals and 22 assists. Mark Stone also has 46 points with 17 goals and 29 assists. In goal for Vegas so far this season, Adin Hill is 2-0-2 with a 3.20 GAA and an .872 save percentage while Akira Schmid is 14-4-5 with a 2.47 GAA and an .896 save percentage this season. Carter Hart is also 5-3-3 with a 3.28 GAA and an .871 save percentage so far this season.
Nashville Predators @ Vegas Golden Knights Betting Trends: January 17, 2026
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
The Predators have lost each of their last eight road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games.
The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine night games following a road win.
The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last four games following a home win.
The Predators have lost the first period in each of their last eight night games following a road win.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
The Golden Knights have lost each of their last five games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
The underdogs have won each of the Predators’ last four games.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in 12 of the Predators’ last 13 games.
The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 12 home games after coming off overtime.
The Golden Knights have lost the first period in each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
Total Goals Facts
Eight of the Golden Knights’ last nine night games against Western Conference opponents at T-Mobile Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
Ten of the Predators’ last 12 road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 home games against opponents on a winning streak.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
Mark Stone has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games as home favorites.
Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last five night games at T-Mobile Arena.
Mark Stone has recorded a point in each of his last 10 appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
Michael Bunting has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last three games.
Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (27.34%).
The Vegas Golden Knights rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.30).
The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
The Nashville Predators have suffered the equal-most losses by a margin of 3+ goals this season (15).
Nashville Predators vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
I’m on Vegas here. I just think this is a tough spot for Nashville, with them coming into Vegas on a back-to-back after blowing out Colorado and handing the Avalanche their first home regulation loss of the season. All in all, I like this Vegas team at home and I think the Golden Knights take care of business here. Give me Vegas.
