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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