Predators vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - Oct. 24

The Pittsburgh Penguins (4-6-1) take on the Nashville Predators (3-3-3) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Penguins knocked off the Florida Panthers 4-0 in their most recent outing, while the Predators are coming off a 6-0 loss to the Boston Bruins.

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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey contest.

Predators vs. Penguins Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final result of Penguins 4, Predators 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-125)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have gone 2-1-3 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 4-6-1.
• Pittsburgh is 1-2-0 (two points) in its three games decided by one goal.
• In the one game this season the Penguins recorded just one goal, they won.
• Pittsburgh finished 0-3-1 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Penguins have scored at least three goals in six games (3-3-0, six points).
• In the one game when Pittsburgh has recorded a lone power-play goal, it lost.
• In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Pittsburgh is 2-3-0 (four points).
• The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Penguins went 2-2-1 in those contests (five points).

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a record of 3-3-3 this season and are -3-3 in overtime games.
• Nashville has earned three points (1-0-1) in its two games decided by one goal.
• This season the Predators recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Nashville has four points (1-1-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Predators have scored more than two goals in three games, earning five points from those contests.
• This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 1-0-3 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots opponents, Nashville is 0-1-1 (one point) this season.
• The Predators' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Predators finished 3-2-2 in those matchups (eight points).

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Predators vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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