| MATCHUP | Vegas Golden Knights | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 31-24-14 | 31-28-9 |
| Spread | -1.5 185 | +1.5 -225 |
| Moneyline | -142 | +120 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (105) | Under 6.5 (-125) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Saturday, March 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 02:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Preview
The Predators have 71 points this season with a 31-28-9 record, and are 37-31 ATS and 32-32 in over/under. They have a 18-13-3 home record and a 13-15-6 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-1 home win over the Kraken, and their previous three games were a 4-3 road shootout win over the Jets, a 3-1 road loss to the Oilers, and a 4-3 road shootout loss to the Canucks.
Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 22.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.35 goals per game and are killing 80.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 62 points and 23 goals, adding a team-high 39 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 24-19-7 record, with 3.14 GAA and .894 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 7-9-2 record, with 2.99 GAA and .894 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
The Golden Knights have 76 points this season with a 31-24-14 record, and are 27-42 ATS and 34-31 in over/under. They have a 16-12-7 home record and a 15-12-7 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a 2-0 home loss to the Sabres, a 4-0 home win over the Blackhawks, and a 6-2 home win over the Penguins.
Offensively, the Golden Knights are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring 24.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 82.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jack Eichel leads the Golden Knights with 74 points and 50 assists, while Pavel Dorofeyev leads the team in goals with 34. Akira Schmid is the starting goalie for the Golden Knights, and he has a 16-9-6 record, with 2.54 GAA and .895 SV%. Adin Hill is the backup goalie and he has a 8-8-3 record, with 3.08 GAA and .869 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: March 21, 2026
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Golden Knights have lost each of their last 10 games following a home loss.
- The Predators have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 day games.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Golden Knights have lost the second period in each of their last eight day games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Vegas Golden Knights will win
- The Predators have lost each of their last four games following a home win.
- The Golden Knights have won four of their last five games against the Predators following a loss.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in six of their last seven road games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last 10 day games following a win.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last six games as home underdogs against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last four games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last three games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in each of the Predators’ last six home games.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Predators’ last eight home games.
- Steven Stamkos ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (9) this season.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has scored a goal in each of his last four road appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Mitch Marner has recorded an assist in seven of his eight previous road appearances against the Predators.
- Pavel Dorofeyev ranks 2nd in the league for Power Play Goals (18) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.35).
- The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (2).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.87%).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (82.74%).
Golden Knights vs Predators Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with both games having taken place in Vegas. The Knights won 7-2 and the Predators 4-2 and both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings.
In this Golden Knights vs Predators Prediction, the Golden Knights are coming as -130 road favorites. I’m on the Predators in this one, as they have been playing their best hockey at home ice and have managed to string two straight wins. On the flip side, the Knights have been struggling with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games and are 1-4 in their last 5 on the road, so I like the home dogs in this spot. Take the Predators on the moneyline for plus money.