The game between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Predators vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 12 times.
• In Pittsburgh’s 33 games this season, 23 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 6.
• The Predators score 2.25 goals per game, compared to the Penguins’ average of 3, adding up to 0.8 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -155

• The Predators have won 42.1% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (8-11).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -155 or shorter, Nashville has put together a 3-4 record (winning 42.9% of its games).
• The Predators have a 60.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Penguins Moneyline: +130

• Pittsburgh has seven wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 24 times).
• The Penguins have won four games with moneyline odds of +130 or longer (in 14 such games).
• Pittsburgh’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Pittsburgh 2

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 8.1%.
• Having scored nine goals and adding 13 assists, Filip Forsberg is a strong contributor for Nashville through 32 games.
• On 96 shots (for eight goals) and 11 assists, Jonathan Marchessault has contributed 19 points this season.
• In 26 games played this season, Juuse Saros (7-14-5) has given up 67 goals.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a key offensive option for Pittsburgh, with 31 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 23 assists in 33 games.
• Evgeni Malkin is crucial for Pittsburgh’s attack with 26 total points (0.8 per game), including seven goals and 19 assists through 33 contests.
• Rickard Rakell has scored 14 goals and contributed 10 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 24.
• Alex Nedeljkovic has a 5-5-3 record this season, with an .886 save percentage (53rd in the league). In 14 games, he has 359 saves, and has given up 46 goals (3.3 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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