How to Pick the Penguins vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – February 1

Published 11:36 pm Friday, January 31, 2025

There are lots of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Pittsburgh Penguins clashing with the Nashville Predators at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 1. To get you prepared to place a bet or put together a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Penguins vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 26 times this season.
  • This season, 21 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Penguins (2.89) and the Predators (2.66).
  • The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.3 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -110

  • The Penguins have won 53.8% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (7-6).
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -110 or shorter, Pittsburgh is 8-6 (winning 57.1% of the time).
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Penguins have a 52.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: -110

  • In 19 games as the moneyline underdog, Nashville has pulled off the upset four times.
  • The Predators have four victories in games with moneyline odds of -110 or longer (in 19 chances).
  • Nashville has a 52.4% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby has been critical to Pittsburgh’s offense this season, racking up 55 points in 53 games.
  • Having scored 23 goals and adding 19 assists, Rickard Rakell is an important piece of the offense for Pittsburgh through 52 games.
  • Through 45 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as a contributor for Pittsburgh. He has 39 points (19 goals and 20 assists).
  • Across 24 games played, Alex Nedeljkovic has a goaltending record of 10-9-4. During those games, he’s allowed 74 goals while recording 635 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg’s 18 goals and 31 assists in 50 games give him 49 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Jonathan Marchessault’s 39 points this season, including 15 goals and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 26 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 35.
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 11-20-6 on the season, giving up 104 goals (2.9 goals against average) and collecting 926 saves with an .899 save percentage (39th in the league).

Penguins’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/25/2025 Kraken L 4-1 Away -108
1/27/2025 Sharks L 2-1 Away -178
1/29/2025 Utah Hockey Club W 3-2 Away +120
2/1/2025 Predators Home -110
2/4/2025 Devils Home
2/7/2025 Rangers Away
2/8/2025 Flyers Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/25/2025 Ducks L 5-2 Away -192
1/29/2025 Canucks L 3-1 Home -146
1/31/2025 Sabres L 4-3 Away -125
2/1/2025 Penguins Away -110
2/3/2025 Senators Home
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away
2/8/2025 Sabres Home

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Pittsburgh vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 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: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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