The Western Conference's third-ranked squad, the Vegas Golden Knights (48-22-9), host the 14th-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Nashville Predators (29-42-8), on Saturday, April 12 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's game.
In the last 10 games, the Predators are 3-7-0 while totaling 24 total goals (eight power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 27.6%). They have conceded 35 goals.
Golden Knights vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Golden Knights 5, Predators 1.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-263)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights have a 48-22-9 record overall, with a 4-9-13 record in games that have required overtime.
- Vegas has 31 points (13-8-5) in the 26 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- Looking at the five times this season the Golden Knights ended a game with just one goal, they have a 1-2-2 record, good for four points.
- Vegas has scored a pair of goals in 12 games this season (2-8-2 record, six points).
- The Golden Knights have scored at least three goals in 57 games (45-7-5, 95 points).
- In the 32 games when Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 18-10-4 to record 40 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Vegas is 35-15-3 (73 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 12-6-5 (29 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 29-42-8 record this season and are 6-8-14 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Nashville has earned 26 points (9-9-8) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators registered just one goal in 13 games and they lost every time.
- When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned 14 points (4-12-6 record).
- The Predators have scored at least three goals in 34 games, earning 51 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 11-13-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 17-18-5 (39 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 37 times this season, and earned 27 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.3 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 32nd |
| 3rd | 2.61 | Goals Allowed | 3.3 | 25th |
| 4th | 30.1 | Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| 5th | 26.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| 1st | 29.05% | Power Play % | 21.72% | 17th |
| 23rd | 76.36% | Penalty Kill % | 81.3% | 8th |
Golden Knights vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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