Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Prediction NHL Picks 12/19/24

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 19th, at the Bridgestone Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Penguins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Nashville

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

Can Predators Build on the Last Game?

The Predators haven’t found a whole lot of success this season, but they were able to pick up a key victory in the last game. The Predators scored two goals, but the defense gave up zero goals, and that led to the victory. Juuse Saros was in goal and he saved all 25 of the shots that he faced. The Predators are averaging 2.25 goals while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. The Predators’ defense is going to defense to step up here. To give them a chance. The Predators will face the Kings, Hurricanes, and Blues following this one.

Penguins Look for Second Straight Win

The Penguins faced off against the LA Kings in the last game and it wasn’t the most impressive game but they were able to secure the 3-2 victory in overtime. Rickard Rakell had a strong game putting up a goal and adding an assist. The Penguins are averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 3.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd. Sidney Crosby has scored eight goals and added 23 assists so far this season. 

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Prediction

Nashville is coming off a win, but their offense still only managed two goals and their offense is going to struggle here. The Penguins are averaging 3.0 goals per game but the Predators defense is going to step up here also. Neither team is going to score more than two goals here, and this game is going to end up staying under the total. Back the under to cash here with ease.