Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the New York Rangers on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 12 times this season.
• There have been 17 New York games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.26 goals per game, compared to the Rangers’ average of 3.07, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

• The Predators have won 38.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-11).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 7-11 record (winning just 38.9% of its games).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 53.5% to win.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

• New York has pulled off an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in four games as the underdog).
• The Rangers have won a single game with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four such games).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.0% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 23 points in 29 games.
• Filip Forsberg has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Jonathan Marchessault’s 20 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
• Juuse Saros (6-14-5) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Nashville.

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin has recorded 15 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 20 assists (0.7 per game), taking 3.1 shots per game and shooting 16%. That makes him among the leaders for New York with 35 total points (1.2 per game).
• Adam Fox is a top scorer for New York, with 25 total points this season. He has netted one goal and provided 24 assists in 30 games.
• Will Cuylle has 11 goals and 12 assists for Nashville.
• Igor Shesterkin has a record of 10-11-1 in 22 games this season, conceding 64 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 617 saves and a .906 save percentage, 25th in the league.

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Nashville vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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