The Vegas Golden Knights (44-20-8) travel to face off against the Nashville Predators (27-37-8) on Saturday, March 29th. 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 6:30 ET.

Golden Knights vs Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights Are Coming Off A Win

Vegas improved to 44-20-8 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the teams combined for 7.

Utah took a 2-0 lead before Vegas responded with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

The Predators moved to 27-37-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 early in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. All five of Nashville’s goals were scored by different players.

Vegas Offense Breakdown

Vegas fired 35 shots on goal and netted four times in their 4-3 overtime win. Brett Howden sealed the victory with his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for the Golden Knights, now with 7 goals this season, and Noah Hanifin scored his 2nd goal of the year.

Hanifin also contributed two assists, bringing his season total to 5. The Golden Knights had 13 giveaways and were held scoreless in the first period before finding the net twice in the second, once in the third, and again in overtime.

Predators Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense came alive in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with five different players finding the back of the net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays, including Roman Josi’s first goal of the season. Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal, while Filip Forsberg picked up his 7th on an empty net.

After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his 2nd goal of the season, followed by Colton Sissons’ first. Gustav Nyquist, who scored Nashville’s final empty-netter with 41 seconds left, also recorded his 4th assist on Forsberg’s goal.

Vegas Team Defense

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals to Utah, as well as the game-tying goal late in the 3rd period. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. Vegas’ defense did record 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Nashville Team Defense

Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense added 4 takeaways, 23 hits, and 25 blocks.

Golden Knights vs Predators Trends

• Across the Golden Knights last ten road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 4-6, while going 5-5 straight-up.
• In their last three home games, Nashville has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Predators have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
• The last ten games that Vegas was favored, they have an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 6-4 straight up.

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 +134, 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.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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

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