Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 31 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 58 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 5.5.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Islanders (2.69) and the Predators (2.55).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have been victorious in 11 of their 26 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.3%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Islanders have a 57.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In Nashville’s 23 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has six wins.
• The Predators have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +113 or longer (in 13 such games).
• Nashville has a 46.9% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is one of New York’s leading contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.6%.
• With 18 goals and 23 assists, Bo Horvat is one of the top offensive options for New York with his 41 points (0.7 per game).
• Through 58 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as an important offensive option for New York. He has 39 points (18 goals and 21 assists).
• As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 21 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 113 goals with 1070 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has totaled 32 assists and 22 goals in 58 games, good for 54 points.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 46 total points (0.8 per game), with 18 goals and 28 assists.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists, for a season point total of 38.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 13-24-6 this season, compiling 1092 saves and permitting 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league).

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New York vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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