The contest between the Nashville Predators and the New York Rangers at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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 hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• A total of 17 of New York’s games have ended with over 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 total of 5.5.
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

• The Predators have been victorious in seven of their 18 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (38.9%).
• Nashville is 7-11 (winning just 38.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter.
• The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.5% in this matchup.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

• In four games as an underdog on the moneyline, New York has pulled off the upset once.
• The Rangers have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four chances).
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Roman Josi has recorded 23 points.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 20 total points (nine goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• Jonathan Marchessault has created 18 points for Nashville in 31 games this season, netting a goal on 7.4% of his shots and recording seven goals and 11 assists.
• Across 25 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 6-14-5. During those games, he’s allowed 67 goals while recording 658 saves.

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin’s 15 goals and 20 assists in 29 matchups give him 35 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Adam Fox is crucial for New York’s offense with 25 total points (0.8 per game), including one goal and 24 assists through 30 games.
• New York’s Will Cuylle has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) this season.
• Igor Shesterkin’s record stands at 10-11-1 on the season, allowing 64 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 617 saves with 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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