New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Prediction NHL Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 17th, at the Bridgestone Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Rangers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New York

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent betting trends in games played between New York and Nashville

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Rangers and Predators. 

Rangers Are Struggling

The Rangers are struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the LA Kings, they lost 5-1 and in the last game against the St  Louis Blues, the Rangers were defeated 3-2. Brett Berad and Will Cuylle both scored a goal but it wasn’t enough as they fell short. Jonathan Quick was in goal and he saved 21 of the 24 shots that he faced. The Rangers are averaging 3.07 goals while their defense is giving up 3.03 goals per game. The offense is naked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th in the league. Artemi Panarin saved 15 of the 21 shots that he faced. 

Why the Rangers Will Beat the Predators

• The Predators have lost five of their last six games as favorites.
• The underdogs have won each of the Predators’ last three games at Bridgestone Arena.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last five games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites.
• The Predators have lost the second period in three of their last four games at Bridgestone Arena.

Can the Predators Bounce Back?

The Predators in the last game faced off against the Colorado Avalanche and they ended up losing 5-2. The Predators scored two goals in the third period, but it wasn’t enough as they ended up losing. Juuse Saros was in goal and saved 29 of the 32 shots that he faced. The Predators on the season are averaging 2.26  goals while their defense is giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. Roman Josi has scored seven goals and added 16 assists. 

New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Prediction

This game is going to be lower-scoring. The Predators offense is averaging only 2.26 goals per game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Predators defense has been inconsistent heading into this game and that is going to be the difference here. Neither team is going to finish with more than three goals and that will be the difference here. Back the under to cash here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under