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Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 4/12/25 NHL Picks
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Vegas Golden Knights (48-22-9) vs Nashville Predators (29-42-8)
April 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -250 / Nashville Predators +205 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Predators vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, April 12, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators (29-42-8, 34-45 ATS) responded to a six-game losing skid with a pair of victories over the Islanders and Hockey Club. The least efficient team in the NHL scored 11 goals in those two wins and showed fighting spirit as the wins came in overtime and a shootout, respectively. The Predators are 14th in the Western Conference with 66 points and cannot wait for this season to end.
The Predators score 2.54 goals per game on average (32nd), while they concede 3.30 GPG (25th). This season, Filip Forsberg leads the team with 73 points (31 G and 42 A). Jonathan Marchessault has 53 points (19 G and 34 A), while Steven Stamkos chips in with 52 points (27 G and 25 A).
Juuse Saros (19-30-6) is expected to start for the Predators at the goal on Saturday against the Golden Knights. The 29-year-old is allowing 2.97 goals per game this year with a .896 SV% and four shutouts.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights (48-22-9, 45-34 ATS) were in excellent form in late March when they secured six consecutive wins, but since then, they have lost three of six games. Vegas returned home from a three-game road trip on which the Knights beat the Flames and Canucks and lost to the Avalanche. Back in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights defeated the Kraken 2-1. They need one more win to clinch the Pacific Division title. At the moment, the Knights will play Minnesota or St. Louis in the first round of the playoffs.
The Golden Knights average 3.30 goals per game this year (6th), while they allow 2.61 GPG (3rd). Jack Eichel leads the team with 93 points (27 G and 66 A). Mark Stone contributes 67 points (19 G and 48 A), while Tomas Hertl has 59 points (31 G and 28 A).
Adin Hill (31-13-5) will likely take his place in the cage for the Golden Knights on Saturday against the Predators. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.46 goals per game this year with a .908 SV% and four shutouts.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost each of their last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won five of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games following a shootout win.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in five of their last six night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs following a shootout win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Predators’ last nine road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last seven games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last four home games against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.30).
- The Vegas Golden Knights are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Nashville Predators rank 8th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (81.30%).
- The Nashville Predators rank 32nd in the league in short-handed goals this season (1).
Predators vs Golden Knights Prediction
The teams have traded victories over the past few years, as each recorded five in the last ten H2H encounters. This season, the series is tied at 1-1; the Predators won 5-3 in Nashville, while the Golden Knights won 3-1 a couple of weeks ago in Nashville. I am backing the hosts to secure the divisional title on Saturday with a comfortable win. The Preds did score 11 goals in the last two games, but there is no way they will score more than two in Vegas against one of the best home teams in the league. I expect the Knights to score 5+, so feel free to back them to cover the puck line.
