NHL Odds: Panthers vs. Predators prediction, odds and pick

Nashville Predators play host to the Florida Panthers tonight. The Predators are looking to lock in the first wild card spot in West. Florida has already clinched a playoff spot and leads their division by eight points.

The Panthers have been scoring a lot of goals since Aaron Ekblad was injured. They are on the second leg of back-to-back games. Backup goalie Spencer Knights will start in goal for the Panthers. He is repping a .904 save percentage and allowing 2.91 goals against per game.

Predators are currently in the first wild-card position in Central Division. They are scoring 3.30 goals per game through 70 games played. Goalkeeper Juuse Saros is sporting a .921 save percentage and allows 2.55 goals against per night.

The Panthers have already clinched a playoff spot. The Predators need the points to stay in the playoff picture in West. I'm going to take the gamble and pick the home dog to come away with a victory tonight.

Panthers and Predators are playing each other tonight.