NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Predators
The Vegas Golden Knights meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 11:00 on Saturday, March 21.
Predators to Get the Better of Knights
The Predators should be able to come out on top against the Golden Knights. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive +106 can be landed.
7-2 Triumph for Knights in Last H2H
Vegas Golden Knights suffered a second consecutive defeat when losing 4-0 in their previous game. This was at home to Utah Mammoth at T-Mobile Arena. They fired 28 shots on goal, with goalie Akira Schmid able to make 14 saves (1.000).
Nashville Predators made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 3-1 home victory against Seattle Kraken at Bridgestone Arena. Filip Forsberg had 3 points which includes 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Justus Annunen played a starring role, stopping 25 shots (.962).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Knights won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 7-2 victory was registered against the Predators at T-Mobile Arena. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.
Starting Goalies
Adin Hill (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
8-8-3
3.1
.869
1
23/24
19-12-2
2.71
.909
2
Juuse Saros (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
24-19-7
3.2
.894
0
23/24
35-24-5
2.86
.906
3
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 2.9 goals from 22.5 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.9%.
Pavel Dorofeyev is the top points scorer with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, with Mitchell Marner racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.67 goal against average with a .878 save percentage, including one shutout.
Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games
The Predators have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.9 shots on goal, with a 20.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.8 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.
The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Matthew Wood is next best after having 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.81 GAA with a .906 SV%.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks
Take in the full Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Take Nashville Predators at +106 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL clash.
We keep a close eye on the NHL team news and our handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter hockey predictions ahead of the action.
Key Golden Knights vs Predators stats:
Predators have won 13 of their last 20 games at home.Predators have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.Predators have won 2 consecutive games.Golden Knights have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Golden Knights have lost 7 of their last 10 games.Golden Knights have lost their last 2 games.Predators Moneyline Probability
Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 48.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Filip Forsberg (Predators) has scored at least one goal in 5 straight home games. We’re happy to take the +185 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books
Sportsbooks’ favorites Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -132 about them triumphing means a 57% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Nashville Predators are least likely to win at +110.
There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +104.
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Jack Eichel is the First Goalscorer Favorite
Jack Eichel is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +1100. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +160.
Player Goals
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Steven Stamkos (Predators)
Filip Forsberg (Predators)
Player Assists
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Mark Stone (Knights)
Mitch Marner (Knights)
Roman Josi (Predators)
Player Shots
Jack Eichel (Knights)
Pavel Dorofeyev (Knights)
Steven Stamkos (Predators)
Filip Forsberg (Predators)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Nashville Predators Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 26.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.4
Blocks: 12.7
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 23.3
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 3.8
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.6
Blocks: 14.9
Faceoff Wins : 25.8
Hits: 22.5
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.7
Blocks: 14.3
Faceoff Wins : 28
Hits: 18
Giveaways: 13.3
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 29.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 7.4
Blocks: 11.8
Faceoff Wins : 24.1
Hits: 21.6
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 5.3
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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