Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Pick and Betting Preview
Fans betting on NHL look for value at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday as the host Nashville Predators battle the Pittsburgh Penguins in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Nashville Predators as -138 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.7-1.9 win for the Predators on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nashville Predators currently sport a record of 6-1-0. The Pittsburgh Penguins are 3-3-0. Betting totals have seen the Predators post a 4-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Penguins have gone 0-4-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Nashville Predators rated this week at No. 10 and the Pittsburgh Penguins sitting at No. 24.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 5-ranked offense (3.43 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.14 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 21.74% rate while the Penguins have a 80% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Stars at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Stars at +118 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Nashville won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Ducks on October 22. Bettors who backed the Predators at -142 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Washington, Wednesday, October 28th
Nashville at San Jose, Wednesday, October 28th