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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Nashville Predators Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN

Article updated Dec 18, 10:05 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators are set to face off in a matchup as both teams aim to improve upon difficult seasons. The Penguins, with a 5-6 record, are

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators are set to face off in a matchup as both teams aim to improve upon difficult seasons. The Penguins, with a 14-14-5 record, are currently in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division after securing seven wins in their last 10 games. On the other hand, the Predators hold a 9-17-6 record and have fallen to last place in the Central Division with only two wins in their last 10 games. Nashville opens as the betting favorite at -153 with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for our Penguins vs Predators prediction. Take advantage of the best sports betting promotions available.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Penguins +136 | Predators -153

Spread: Penguins +1 (-162) | Predators -1 (+133)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 60%.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins have shown improvement in their offense, scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game in their recent games. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have been leading the charge with their combined 15 goals and 42 assists. Other players such as Rickard Rakell, Bryan Rust, and Michael Bunting have also contributed significantly. However, the defense has been a weak point for the team, allowing an average of 3.67 goals per game. Defensemen Erik Karlsson and Matt Grzelcyk have helped open up the offense with their offensive contributions, but overall the defense has struggled. Goaltender Tristan Jarry has had difficulties with a .885 save percentage and a 3.59 goals-against average. The team is currently ranked 21st in power rankings, with a record of 14-14-5 this season.

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Nashville Predators Analysis

The Nashville Predators are struggling this season with both their offense and defense not performing up to par. The top two lines led by Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and Jonathan Marchessault have been carrying the team, but the rest of the offense has been lackluster with only five skaters having seven goals or more. On the defensive end, Roman Josi and Brady Skjei have been solid, but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to easily find open shots on the net. The one bright spot has been goaltender Juuse Saros with a .911 save percentage and a 2.63 goals-against average. Overall, the Predators have a power ranking of 32 and are currently ranked #32 for offense and #23 for defense, with a 4-3 record. If looking to maximize profits, it would be beneficial to choose the Best NHL Handicappers. In their last three matchups, Pittsburgh went 1-2-0 against Nashville.

Pittsburgh Penguins poised to dominate Nashville Predators on the road

The Nashville Predators are looking to capitalize on home ice advantage against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are currently in excellent form. With an average of 3.00 goals scored per game, the Penguins, led by top scorers Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, are expected to control the offensive zone and create numerous scoring opportunities with their quick passes. Defensively, the Penguins are poised to stifle the struggling Predators offense, which has only managed four goals in their last two games. Key players such as Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson will work to disrupt Nashville's attacks and limit shots on goal, allowing goaltender Tristan Jarry to shine between the posts. Overall, the Penguins are favored to come out on top in this match-up and present a favorable betting opportunity as road underdogs. Betting on the Penguins money line as underdogs is recommended.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Penguins vs Predators archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Penguins vs Predators matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Penguins+136 → +142Moved
  • Moneyline · Nashville Predators-153 → -159Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Penguins+1 (-162) → +1.5 (-174)Moved
  • Spread · Nashville Predators-1 (+133) → -1.5 (+152)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Pittsburgh Penguins
5-6 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nashville Predators
4-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-19T03:05:39.867Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Nashville Predators 5-4

Pittsburgh Penguins defeated Nashville Predators 5-4 on December 19, 2024, a 1-goal decision in the series. Pittsburgh Penguins' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pittsburgh Penguins +1.5 (-174) spread, Pittsburgh Penguins covered, while the 9 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • MookiebetsTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win