Predators vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - February 1

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The Nashville Predators (18-25-7) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (21-24-8) on the road on Saturday, February 1 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.

In the last 10 contests, the Penguins are 3-7-0 while scoring 21 total goals (six power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.2%). They have conceded 29 goals.

Predators vs. Penguins Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Penguins 4, Predators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Penguins (+100)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators are 3-7-10 in overtime matchups as part of an 18-25-7 overall record.
  • Nashville is 4-5-7 (15 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Nashville has taken 10 points from the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-9-6 record).
  • The Predators are 16-6-1 in the 23 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 33 points).
  • In the 16 games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-7-3 record (15 points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, Nashville is 11-11-4 (26 points).
  • The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Predators finished 7-14-3 in those matchups (17 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have a 7-8-15 record in overtime games this season and a 21-24-8 overall record.
  • Pittsburgh has earned 22 points (9-2-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in nine games and they lost every time.
  • When Pittsburgh has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned eight points (2-7-4 record).
  • The Penguins have earned 42 points in their 27 games with more than two goals scored.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 20 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 6-10-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 10-7-3 (23 points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 30 times this season, and earned 25 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Predators Rank Predators AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
29th 2.66 Goals Scored 2.89 18th
24th 3.22 Goals Allowed 3.57 31st
5th 30.2 Shots 28.4 16th
21st 29 Shots Allowed 30.9 29th
17th 21.09% Power Play % 26% 6th
9th 81.88% Penalty Kill % 78.77% 17th

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