Coyotes vs Predators Prediction
The Arizona Coyotes and Nashville Predators face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Bridgestone Arena.
Predators Need Better Defense Here
The Predators come into this game with a 5-8 record overall and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The goaltending was awful against the Winnipeg Jets and they ended up losing 6-3. Juuse Saros saved 31 of the 36 shots that he faced. The Predators on the season are averaging 2.85 goals while their defense is giving up 3.23 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd while the defense is ranked 18th. In this game, the Predators need the defense to be better.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators' last five games against the Coyotes at Bridgestone Arena.
- Tommy Novak has recorded at least one point in each of his last six home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Tommy Novak has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Ryan O'Reilly has the most multi-goal games for the Predators this season (2).
How Will Coyotes Offense Fair Here?
The Coyotes sit with a 6-6-1 record overall and they are coming off a loss in the last game. The offense scored only one goal and even though they gave up only two goals they still lost the game. Karel Vejmelka saved 31 of the 33 shots that he faced. The Coyotes on the season are averaging 3.08 goals while their defense is giving up 2.85 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th while the defense is ranked 10th.
Arizona Coyotes Player Prop Facts
- Lawson Crouse has scored at least one goal in four of the Coyotes' last five games.
- Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in 15 of the Coyotes' last 16 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- Nick Bjugstad has recorded an assist in six of the Coyotes' last seven games.
- Clayton Keller has the most Power Play Goals for the Coyotes this season (3).
Shane’s Free Pick
This total is too high. The Coyotes struggled in the last game, and they are going to really struggle in this game to score. The Predators on the season are averaging 2.85 goals, and I expect some excellent goaltending again in this game for the Coyotes. Look for neither team to score more than three goals here and that will be the difference as this game is going to stay under the total.
