For the upcoming matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Penguins vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, 35 of Pittsburgh’s 53 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• In Nashville’s 50 games this season, 23 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.4499999999999993 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.8 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -111

• The Penguins have won 53.8% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-6).
• Pittsburgh is 7-6 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter (53.8% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Penguins’ implied win probability is 52.6%.

Predators Moneyline: -109

• In 19 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset four times.
• The Predators have four wins in games when their odds are -109 or longer on the moneyline (in 19 opportunities).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Penguins Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby has put up 55 points.
• Rickard Rakell has 23 goals and 19 assists for Pittsburgh to compile 42 total points (0.8 per game).
• Pittsburgh’s offensive effort is aided by Bryan Rust’s 42 points. He’s contributed 20 assists.
• In the 24 games Alex Nedeljkovic has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 46th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his team with 49 points (one per game). He has totaled 18 goals and 31 assists in 50 games (playing 18:48 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s attack with 39 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 24 assists through 50 contests.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 26 assists for Pittsburgh.
• Juuse Saros has an 11-20-6 record this season, with an .899 save percentage (39th in the league). In 38 games, he has 926 saves, and has allowed 104 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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)
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• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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