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Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Golden Knights vs. Predators NHL Odds
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NHL Hockey Handicapping – Golden Knights vs. Nashville
(29-18-4) Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators (24-18-6)
Date: Tuesday February 7th – Golden Knights vs. Nashville
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: American Airlines Center, Nashville
Hockey NHL Moneyline Odds: Golden Knights -105 Predators -125 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Golden Knights +1.5 -275 Predators -1.5 +180
Today’s NHL Betting Total: O/U 5.5
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To begin, the last time these squads faced off was on New Years Eve, where Vegas edged out Nashville in overtime. Also, The Golden Knights won 5 out of their last 6 games against this team prior to the previously mentioned matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights
Woefully, Vegas has now dropped 8 out of their last 10 games, even getting dominated by Arizona and Detroit in the process. With that being said, this team possesses the roster and skill to turn things around at any point in time.
Offense
Impressively, Vegas is currently ranked 11th for shots, but just 18th for goals per matchup. The aforementioned stats are from scoring just 3.1 goals, on 32.6 shots on average.
Furthermore, The Golden Knights own the 12th ranked powerplay in the league, by scoring on 23.3% of their chances.
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Defense
Continuing on, they’re permitting 2.9 goals, on 30.6 shots against per tilt. Important to note, they’re ranking 12th for the former, and 11th for the latter.
With that being said, Vegas’ dragging the 17th ranked penalty killing spot in the NHL, as they’re allowing other teams to score on 20.8% of their powerplays.
Goaltending
Grandly, Logan Thompson(19-13-3) is poised to take on The Predators. Logan’s boasting a 2.69 GAA, backed by an equally impressive 0.913 SV%.
Injury Report
- Zach Whitecloud – Mid Feb – Lower Body
- Mark Stone – IR – Back
- Daniil Miromanov – IR – Lower Body
- Shea Weber – IR – Ankle
- Robin Lehner – IR – Hip
- Nolan Patrick – IR – Upper Body
Nashville Predators
Opportunely, The Preds have now captured 3 wins in a row, and 5 out of their last 6. Additionally, they’ve cashed as a dog in 2 out of 3 out of these games, and even money on the remaining game.
Offense
Unfortunately, The Predators are ranked 26th for goals, and 18th for shots per matchup. Made possible by scoring just 2.8 goals on 31.4 shots on any given night.
To add to his, Nashville’s capitalizing on just 16.7% of their powerplays, which ranks 27th.
Defense
Regrettably, The Predators are allowing 34.5 shots per tilt(29th), although they’re only equating to 2.9 goals on average.(13th)
While tasked with defending the extra man, Nashville’s ranked 14th, by posting a 80.5 PK%.
Goaltending
Finishing off, Juuse Saros(19-13-5) is slated to defend the home throne on Tuesday night. Stats wise, Saros is posting an elite 2.74 GAA, also a 0.920 SV% as well.
Injury Report
- Alexandre Carrier – IR – Upper Body
- Mark Borowiecki – IR – Upper Body
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators NHL Betting Trends:
- Unfortunately, Vegas is 0-4 SU in their last 4 games.
- Also, the total has gone UNDER Vegas’s last 4 games.
- Splendidly, Nashville is 5-0 SU in their last 5 home games.
- To continue, the total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville’s last 6 games against Pacific division opponents.
- Vegas is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Nashville.
- Additionally, the total has gone OVER in 6 of the last 8 games these teams have played.
Free Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators NHL Prediction
If we forget about Vegas’ play against Nashville in the recent past, we’d clearly be siding with The Predators.
Reasons being, they’re in much better form as of late, as they’re handling squads, while The Knights are struggling to compete with the leagues worst teams.
With that being said, the road team owns the better roster, but are riddled with injury at this time of the year.
4* Free Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators NHL Betting Pick: Predators ML (-125)
Due to all aforementioned points, we’re taking the slight juice on the home team, to continue their momentum against this battered Vegas hockey club.
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