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

Published 12:33 am Saturday, February 1, 2025

On Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, keep reading.

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Predators vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 21 times this season.
  • In Pittsburgh’s 53 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.5.
  • These two teams combine for 5.6 goals per game, 0.9499999999999993 less than the total set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 6.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

  • The Predators are 14-17 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Nashville is 12-16 (winning 42.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter.
  • The Predators have a 54.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Penguins Moneyline: +100

  • In Pittsburgh’s 39 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 13 wins.
  • The Penguins have 11 wins in games when their odds are +100 or longer on the moneyline (in 34 opportunities).
  • Pittsburgh has a 50.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.8%.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • On 137 shots (for nine goals) and 26 assists, Roman Josi has contributed 35 points this season.
  • Juuse Saros (11-20-6) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .899 for Nashville.

Penguins Points Leaders

  • Sidney Crosby’s 16 goals and 39 assists in 53 matchups give him 55 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Rickard Rakell is key for Pittsburgh’s attack with 42 total points (0.8 per game), including 23 goals and 19 assists through 52 games.
  • Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust has 39 points (19 goals, 20 assists) this season.
  • Alex Nedeljkovic has an .896 save percentage (46th in the league), with 635 total saves, while allowing 74 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put together a 10-9-4 record between the posts for Pittsburgh this season.

Predators’ Schedule

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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 -120
2/3/2025 Senators Home
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away
2/8/2025 Sabres Home

Penguins’ Schedule

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 +100
2/4/2025 Devils Home
2/7/2025 Rangers Away
2/8/2025 Flyers Away

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Nashville vs. Pittsburgh 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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