Saturday’s contest that pits the New York Islanders versus the Nashville Predators, which begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 31 times.
• A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.26 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have won 42.3% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-15).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Islanders have an implied probability of 57.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 23 times).
• The Predators have won three games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 13 such games).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has been critical to New York’s offense this season, putting up 42 points in 58 games.
• Bo Horvat is another of New York’s important contributors currently with 41 total points (18 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• New York’s scoring effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri’s 41 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• Across 43 games played, Ilya Sorokin has a goaltending record of 21-18-4. During those games, he’s allowed 113 goals while recording 1070 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected 32 assists and 22 goals in 58 games, good for 54 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists, for a season point total of 38.
• Juuse Saros has a 13-24-6 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league). In 44 games, he has 1092 saves, and has given up 122 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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New York vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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