Nashville Predators (13-22-7) vs Vegas Golden Knights (29-11-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -108 / Vegas Golden Knights -112 — Over/Under: 6
In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 29-11-3 this year after they defeated the Wild by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Vegas trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Golden Knights outshot Minnesota by a total of 37-16, won 44% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev (2), Hertl, and Kolesar, while Hill stopped 15 out of 16 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights lost to the Rangers by a score of 2-1 and the Islanders by a score of 4-0. Vegas has won four of their last six games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 61 points. Vegas has scored 3.42 goals per game and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 25.7% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 11 goals, 43 assists, and 127 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 12 goals, 26 assists, and 59 shots on goal. Ilya Samsonov is 11-4-1 with a 2.61 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 13-22-7 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Nashville tied the game at one in the second period, but they allowed three goals in the third for the loss. The Predators outshot Washington by a total of 33-16, won 51% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from Forsberg, while Saros stopped 12 out of 15 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Predators lost to the Jets by a score of 5-2 but did beat the Flames by a score of 4-1 before that. Nashville has scored 2.40 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also averaging 19.8% on the power play and 83.5% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 11 goals, 24 assists, and 141 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 14 goals, 17 assists, and 127 shots on goal this year. Juuse Saros is 9-18-6 with a 2.78 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Predators
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have lost nine of their last 12 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Predators have lost the second period in five of their last six games as home underdogs following a home loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Predators’ last eight home games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Golden Knights’ last five games following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last six games between the Golden Knights and Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Predators’ last 13 night games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last four games against Western Conference opponents at Bridgestone Arena.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Victor Olofsson has scored at least one goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five road games against Western Conference opponents.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances with the Golden Knights as road favorites.
- William Karlsson has recorded an assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Nashville comes into this matchup trying to snap a two-game losing streak, as they continue to be the biggest disappointment in the NHL. The Predators are 8-8-3 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 11-5-3 on the road. Vegas is leading the Pacific standings and they snapped their two-game losing streak with a win over Minnesota on Sunday. The Golden Knights have been great on offense and defense this year, while Nashville is scoring just 2.40 goals per game. It’s hard to believe that this Nashville team can’t string more wins together, but I can’t back their low-scoring offense against a team like Vegas. Take the Golden Knights to get the road win.