Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators prediction, odds and best bet for Oct. 13, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights will beat the Nashville Predators, Golden Knights 4, Predators 3, with Jack Eichel’s production and several contributing scorers giving Vegas a slight offensive edge. Nashville’s productive power play and Vegas’ road back-to-back make this a low-confidence forecast. Neither the supplied puck-line prices nor Over 6.5 (+110) offers a strong enough edge for an actionable wager. The official recommendation is Pass.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators prediction and best bet
Vegas gets the nod because Eichel’s early production, supported by Mark Stone, Mitch Marner and Tomas Hertl, gives the Golden Knights several credible scoring options. That is enough to favor a narrow road victory, though Nashville brings meaningful answers in goal and on special teams.
The best betting decision is Pass. Picking Vegas to win does not require backing a two-goal margin, and projecting seven goals does not automatically make Over 6.5 (+110) a value bet. The matchup has enough competing signals to keep both markets off the official card.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Vegas Golden Knights at Nashville Predators, NHL, Oct. 13, 2026. This is the first of three meetings in the 2026-27 season.
Puck drop: 7:45 p.m. CT.
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.
Records: Vegas Golden Knights 4-2; Nashville Predators 2-3.
SportsJaw moneyline: Vegas -125; Nashville +110.
SportsJaw puck line: Vegas -1.5 (+192); Nashville +1.5 (-230). Total: Over 6.5 (+110); Under 6.5 (-130).