Predators vs Golden Knights Prediction 12/31/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 31st at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 17-17-4 this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Nashville trailed 3-2 in the third period, but they scored the last two goals to escape with the win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 31-26, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Evangelista, Stamkos (2), and Josi, while Saros stopped 28 out of 31 shots, which was a .903 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Blues by a score of 3-2, but did beat the Wild by a score of 3-2 before that. The Predators have won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 38 points. Nashville has scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.34 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with 11 goals and 23 assists, while Filip Forsberg has added 16 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 15-12-3 with a 2.93 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 17-9-11 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Vegas allowed the first five goals in the game and could never recover in the loss. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 27-16, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Stone and McNabb, while Hart stopped seven out of 15 shots and Schmid stopped all 15 shots he faced. 

Prior to that game, Vegas lost to the Avalanche by a score of 6-5, but did beat the Sharks by a score of 7-2 before that. The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 45 points. Vegas has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 2.97 goals against per game, while also going 24.8% on the power play and 82.0% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 12 goals and 29 assists, while Mitch Marner has added nine goals and 31 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Akira Schmid, who is 11-3-4 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this season. 

Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win

• The Predators have lost eight of their last nine games following a road win.
• The Golden Knights have won each of their last four games against the Predators following a loss.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games following a road win.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in three of their last four games.
• The Golden Knights have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as favorites at T-Mobile Arena when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last six home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Predators’ last five road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites against the Predators.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Mark Stone has scored a goal in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
• Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances in day games.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Michael Bunting has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last three games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four road appearances against the Golden Knights.

Predators vs Golden Knights Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup struggling over the last two weeks and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five games. The Golden Knights are 8-5-6 at home this year, while the Predators are 7-8-2 on the road. Nashville has won four of their last five and they are playing their best hockey of the season. The Predators have taken advantage of a soft spot in their schedule, but this will be a much more difficult task. Take the Golden Knights -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Golden Knights -1.5