Predators vs Golden Knights Prediction
The Nashville Predators will play the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nashville has won three of their last four games, while Vegas has alternated wins and losses over their last five games. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Predators vs Golden Knights prediction.
Predators Preview
The Nashville Predators are 24-18-1 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Nashville trailed 1-0 in the third period, but they scored the final three goals in the game for the win. The Predators out shot New York by a total of 28-25 and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville defeated Dallas by a score of 6-3 in the game prior to New York, but lost to Anaheim before that. The Predators are scoring 3.16 goals per game and they are allowing 3.12 goals against per game, while going 21.1% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 22 goals, 26 assists, and 166 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 17-15-1 this year with a 3.02 goals against average and a .901 save percentage.
Golden Knights Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 24-14-5 this season after they lost to Calgary by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Vegas trailed 3-0 in the third period, but they were able to score and avoid the shutout. The Golden Knights out shot Calgary by a total of 32-26 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas defeated Boston by a score of 2-1 in the game prior to Calgary, but lost to Colorado before that. The Golden Knights are scoring 3.07 goals per game and they are allowing 2.74 goals against per game, while going 20.9% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 19 goals, 25 assists, and 173 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Logan Thompson, who is 13-9-3 this year with a 2.77 goals against average and a .905 save percentage.
Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts
- The Golden Knights have won each of their last six games at T-Mobile Arena following a home loss.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won the second period in each of their last four games against the Predators.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in four of the Golden Knights' last five day games at T-Mobile Arena.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The Predators have won each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 day games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Predators' last six games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Predators have won the third period in five of their last six games.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights' last six games at T-Mobile Arena.
- Jack Eichel has scored the first goal in four of his last five appearances at T-Mobile Arena.
- Jack Eichel has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances in home games.
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Predators' last 11 games.
- Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators' last four games against the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances against Western Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 5th in the league in save percentage this season (.909).
- The Vegas Golden Knights rank 27th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.77).
- The Nashville Predators rank 7th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.16).
- The Nashville Predators rank 25th in the league for power play goals against this season (32).
Predators vs Golden Knights Betting Prediction
Vegas started the season as one of the best teams in the NHL, but they have been very inconsistent over the last few weeks. The Golden Knights did not play well against Calgary in their last game, but they are still 15-5-2 at home this year. Nashville has won three of their last four games and they are 11-7-1 on the road. Vegas has scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five games and I have to stay away from them until I see a better effort. Take the Predators on the road here.
