Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Knights vs Nashville Predators Prediction 1/14/2025

The Vegas Golden Knights (29-11-3) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (13-22-7) on Tuesday, January 14th. This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:00 ET.

Golden Knights vs Predators

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The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win

Vegas improved to 29-11-3 with a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club. The Golden Knights trailed 2-0 before rallying to score four unanswered goals, covering the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.

Four different players scored for Vegas, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime. Pavel Dorofeyev started the comeback with a goal at 15:06 in the second period, and Noah Hanifin tied it up with just one second left in the same period.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

Nashville improved to 13-22-7 with a 5-2 road win over the Avalanche. The Predators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that figure.

After trailing 1-0 in the second period, Nashville responded with five straight goals, with five different players finding the net. The Predators scored twice in the second period and added three more in the third.

Vegas Offense Breakdown

In their 4-3 overtime win, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal and scored 4 times, with Brett Howden netting his 6th goal of the season in OT. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year, while Noah Hanifin, who scored his 2nd goal, also picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 5 this season.

Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas, now with 7 goals on the year. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways and were held scoreless in the 1st period before finding the net twice in the 2nd, once in the 3rd, and the game-winner in overtime.

Predators Offense Breakdown

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In their 5-2 win over the Avalanche, Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added another power-play goal, his first of the season, while Filip Forsberg scored his 7th on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist capped the scoring with his 4th goal, also on an empty net.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They scored twice on power plays and had two empty-net goals. Nashville had 7 assists, with Jonathan Marchessault picking up his 5th of the season.

Vegas Team Defense

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals in their last game, as well as a late goal in the 3rd period that tied the game at 3-3. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Nashville Team Defense

Defensively, Nashville gave up the first goal of the game 2:54 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd, but they held Colorado scoreless in the 1st and secured a 5-2 victory. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Golden Knights vs Predators Trends

  • The Golden Knights are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
  • In their last three games at home, the Predators have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Predators have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Golden Knights have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Golden Knights vs Predators Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Predators to pick up on a win over the Golden Knights at home. With the moneyline sitting at -103, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Predators straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Predators winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Predators straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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