#Juuse Saros

Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros' 64 saves Jan. 5 against the Carolina Hurricanes set a franchise record, a nice note on his resume to be sure. Also to be sure, having the third-most saves in a game in NHL history means your team is doing something wrong. The Predators have relied a ton on Saros, who led the NHL in minutes played last season…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game for NHL Predictions is the…

The Calgary Flames will play the Nashville Predators on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Calgary Flames Preview The Calgary Flames are 21-14-9 this season after they defeated the Dallas Stars by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Calgary out shot Dallas by a total of 36-34 and went 2-5 on the power play in the win. The…

Game: Calgary Flames vs Nashville Predators Date: Monday, January 16, 2023 Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN TV: Bally Sports South Odds/Point Spread: Flames (-150) Predators (+125) The Nashville Predators (19-17-6) will play the Calgary Flames (21-14-9) at Bridgestone Arena on Monday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Flames at -150…

This Saturday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. Let's take a look at or three best bets for Saturday's slate of NHL action. Here are our other best bets for Saturday: The Penguins will play 24 hours after…

Riding a three-game losing streak, the Buffalo Sabres hit the road to face the Nashville Predators. Will the streak end tonight? The Buffalo Sabres are going through one of those streaks, but they happen to the best of teams. With a few adjustments to their game plan, the Sabres will find themselves back in their high octane ways and that could…

Watching as much hockey as I do and constantly scrolling my phone for updated betting odds, I find myself personifying the NHL teams. What are Team X's flaws? Under duress, will Team Y reward my faith in them? Why does Team Z frequently punish my self-esteem? After half a season, the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars have…

Oilers' superstar Connor McDavid celebrated his birthday by scoring two goals and registering an assist on Friday in Anaheim. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Saturday, January 14, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a…

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN TV: Bally Sports South Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+130) Predators (-156) Bridgestone Arena is the location where the Nashville Predators (19-16-6) will meet the Buffalo Sabres (20-18-2) on Saturday. The odds on this game have…

One of the biggest surprises this season has been the Seattle Kraken. Seattle looked like an expansion team in its debut season, but there is no hotter team in the league right now. Seattle just blanked the NHL-leading Boston Bruins to improve to 7-0-0 in January. As a result, multiple Kraken players make the latest "Who's Hot" list. Former…

It's a busy night in the NHL, with 12 games scheduled for Thursday. The pregame narrative: The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the NHL's lowest-scoring teams this season, and we don't see that changing tonight. We're also targeting a low-scoring matchup in Manhattan, as well as a Chicago Blackhawks team with some plus-money upside on home…

The pandemic forced a lot of leagues to be creative, and the NHL was able to make a unique situation for the Montreal Canadiens two years ago. Playing in an all-Canadian division to help work with travel restrictions, Montreal finished in fourth place and defied NHL futures odds by making a run to the Stanley Cup Final before being dropped by…

Anaheim has been struggling on the road lately and doesn't have an easy trip today, heading into Nashville. A long road trip is only just starting and it's getting off to a poor start, as our Ducks vs. Predators NHL betting picks explain. The Ducks come into Nashville's Bridgestone Arena for Thursday's clash with the Predators a bruised and…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up a five-game home stand and take on the hottest goalie in hockey in Juuse Saros tonight as the Buds host the Nashville Predators as -200 favorites. The big news isn't who the Leafs are playing, but more who they won't have in the lineup, as Auston Matthews missed practice Tuesday and has been ruled out for…

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without superstar Auston Matthews when they return home to face the surging Nashville Predators in Wednesday night's NHL action. The reigning Hart Trophy winner missed Tuesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, and was confirmed out by head coach Sheldon Keefe early on Wednesday. That is good news for the…

After two impressive wins over the weekend by a combined score of 10-3, the Toronto Maple Leafs hope to keep it rolling against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday. The pregame narrative: Toronto's offence has been consistently effective since an early-season slump, while the Predators have also seen their scoring improve as the season has gone…

Not many non-goaltenders in the NHL will move a spread or total by missing a game, but one who definitely does is Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, the reigning league MVP. He will miss his first game of the season tonight against the visiting Nashville Predators. The Leafs had been -205 favorites at Caesars Sportsbook with a total of…

Red-hot Juuse Saros and the Nashville Predators will take on a Toronto Maple Leafs squad that's missing top-notch scorer Auston Matthews on Wednesday night. Our NHL picks expect team captain John Tavares to step up his game. The Toronto Maple Leafs will wrap up a five-game home stand and take on the hottest goalie in hockey in Juuse Saros tonight…

The Nashville Predators are not done just yet. After a drab start to the NHL season, the Preds have won four games in a row and are 7-1-2 in their last 10 contests to push themselves within one point of the Edmonton Oilers (with three games in hand) for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Will the Predators continue their charge up…

Both teams enter this matchup with win streaks on the line as the Nashville Predators visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Predators are playing well, posting four straight victories and owning a 7-1-2 record over their last ten. The Maple Leafs have also won a pair of games and are 6-3-1 over that same sample. Nashville is trying to dig itself out…

Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin has finally been reunited with Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Wedneday, January 11, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a seasoned NHL bettor or learning…

We needed a Stars shootout win to do it, but we pulled off the 3-0 sweep in the NHL last night! That brings my NHL record to 7-2 this week, so let's hope that momentum continues tonight. There's only four games to wager on tonight, so our options are limited, especially considering the odds for all four games are fairly lopsided. So, I have two…

The Hurricanes have been struggling, and the defense-first Devils won't give them much, even at home. See why our NHL picks are fading scoring as these East foes face off. The New Jersey Devils travel to meet the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena on Tuesday night. It's the third meeting out of four scheduled for the regular season. Carolina won the…

The Nashville Predators are undefeated since the calendar flipped to 2023 and are bringing their three-game winning streak to Canada tonight. The Preds are trying to claw their way into a playoff spot as they currently sit three points back of the Edmonton Oilers for the second Wild Card position. The Ottawa Senators have had a decent start to the…

The streaking Nashville Predators will pay a visit to the Ottawa Senators tonight from the Canadian Tire Centre, looking to add to their win streak. The Predators are trying to get back in the playoff picture in the Western Conference. They're on the right track, having won three straight games and owning a 6-2-2 record over their last ten. The…

Behind some hot goaltending and a buzzing offense, the Nashville Predators have won three straight games to kick off the New Year. Our NHL betting picks break down why they should extend that streak to four tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Nashville Predators are undefeated since the calendar flipped to 2023 and are bringing their…

We took a small step forward on Sunday, going 2-1 for a small profit with my three best bets. There are only four games on the Monday night schedule, but there are three bets that I absolutely love so the small slate doesn't concern me too much. Betting on the NHL can be a grind, but let's keep things moving in the right direction tonight. If you…

This Monday has an exciting slate of games, including a couple of teams playing well recently. We also have a matchup with some struggling teams that would love to come away with two points. (All odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook) The Sabres have been getting it done on both sides lately and have won eight of their last nine. They are continuing…

Buffalo Sabres' forward Tage Thompson celebrates a goal against the Flyers. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Monday, January 8, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a seasoned NHL bettor or just learning how to bet on…

Game: Nashville Predators vs Ottawa Senators Date: Monday, January 9, 2023 Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON TV: TSN5 Odds/Point Spread: Predators (-128) Senators (+106) The Ottawa Senators (18-18-3) will play the Nashville Predators (18-14-6) at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday. The line on this matchup has the Predators at -128 and the…

Watching the World Juniors led every person who follows hockey to the same conclusion: Drafting Connor Bedard will be franchise-altering. With the season nearly half over, teams far outside the playoff picture may start experimenting with their lineups in ways that might make them less competitive in the near term. Give young players an outsized…

The NHL dives into January's long winter nights with an entertaining weekend slate of games as the race for the Stanley Cup enters its final months. The matchups this weekend include a battle on the Hudson and some other marquee games. Here are two key questions going into the weekend: Can the New Jersey Devils ever win again on home ice? What will…

It's a fairly busy Friday night in the NHL with six games on the slate. The pregame narrative: The Washington Capitals are rolling and we're backing them to win against the Nashville Predators. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning are excelling in the offensive zone, making them a good pick to score often and win against the Winnipeg Jets. Find our…

On January 18, 2019, following a 4-1 loss to the league-worst Ottawa Senators on home ice in Nino Niederreiter's debut with the team, then-rookie head coach Rod Brind'Amour slowly walked into the PNC Arena media room. The Carolina Hurricanes had lost 25 of their 47 games up to that point, but that particular loss felt totally deflating, especially…

A new name makes it into the Who's Hot list as winger Travis Konecny leads the way for the suddenly resurgent Philadelphia Flyers. Familiar faces Alexander Ovechkin and Erik Gustafsson of the Washington Capitals and Linus Ullmark of the Boston Bruins join him. Ullmark continues his pursuit for the goaltending triple crown as the Bruins remain the…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and picks. Recap: Thursday's best get on the Capitals didn't get off to a great start, but the Capitals got it together and won the game 6-2. Best Bets Washington Capitals -155 Notes: I'm tracking all my plays on…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Betting site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

Game: Nashville Predators vs Washington Capitals Date: Friday, January 6, 2023 Location: Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. TV: NBC Sports Washington Odds/Point Spread: Predators (+130) Capitals (-156) The Nashville Predators (16-14-6) are hitting the road to Capital One Arena on Friday where they will take on the Washington Capitals (21-13-6).…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. The Nashville Predators (16-14-6) kick off a five-game road trip at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. against the Carolina Hurricanes (25-7-6). This is the first of two regular-season meetings, as the teams will also meet in the Music City on April 6. The Preds doubled up the Montreal Canadiens by a 6-3 score…

Game: Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes Date: Thursday, January 5, 2023 Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC TV: Bally Sports South Odds/Point Spread: Predators (+180) Hurricanes (-220) PNC Arena is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (25-7-6) will take on the Nashville Predators (16-14-6) on Thursday. The odds on this game have…

The NHL betting action continues with a four-game Wednesday card, so we are taking a closer look at the Western Conference clash from Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle to get you the best Predators vs. Kraken betting pick and odds. After splitting their first two encounters of the season, Nashville and Seattle will close down their three-game series.…

We have had an action-packed week of hockey that winds down tonight with a small four-game slate. Despite there only being a few games, there are a couple of betting angles to attack as I give out my best bets below. The Nashville Predators hit the road on a three-game losing streak. Nashville's defense and goaltending have let them down recently,…

Tuesday's match against the Calgary Flames saw the Oilers escape Calgary with a 2-1 regulation victory. Connor McDavid scored his 31st goal of the season, Tyson Barrie had the other tally for the Oilers. The Oilers managed just 22 shots all game, it was Stuart Skinner that turned aside 46 of 47 Calgary shots en route to Edmonton's victory. As Oiler…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 30. Follow me on to stay up to date. With just four games on Friday, there aren't very many betting opportunities, but it is an interesting card, nonetheless. Seattle Kraken -110 (see…

We have a small four-game slate of hockey on Friday with some great matchups. Below, I give out my three best bets for Friday's NHL slate. Edmonton Oilers (-110) @ Seattle Kraken (-110) | O/U 6.5 (-110/-110) In Friday's nightcap, there is a Pacific Division tilt, with the fourth-place Seattle Kraken hosting the fifth-place Edmonton Oilers. The…

The Nashville Predators (14-14-5) meet the Anaheim Ducks (10-22-4) at Honda Center Friday. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Predators vs. Ducks odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. The Predators are looking to rebound after a 3-2 loss at home against the Dallas…

Game: Nashville Predators vs Anaheim Ducks Date: Friday, December 30, 2022 Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA TV: Fox Sports Prime Ticket Odds/Point Spread: Predators (-164) Ducks (+136) The Nashville Predators (14-14-5) are traveling to Honda Center on Friday where they will compete against the Anaheim Ducks (10-22-4). The moneyline on this…

NHL Central Division rivals are set to clash Tuesday night, when the Nashville Predators host the Dallas Stars. We still have a long way to go in the season, homestanding Nashville needs to start closing the gap in the standings. Dallas has won three of its last five, 20-9-6 and atop the division, seemingly a solid threat in the West. Nashville is…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. The Dallas Stars (20-9-6) travel to meet the Nashville Predators (14-13-5) at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. on Tuesday night. This is the third of four meetings between these Central Division foes. Dallas swept a back-to-back set on Oct. 13-15, winning 4-1 in the Music City, and 5-1 in the…

Game: Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN TV: Bally Sports South Odds/Point Spread: Stars (-150) Predators (+125) Bridgestone Arena is the location where the Nashville Predators (14-13-5) will take on the Dallas Stars (20-9-6) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Dallas…