The Nashville Predators (21-30-7) travel to face off against the New York Islanders (26-25-7) on Saturday, March 1st. This game will be played at UBS Arena in Elmont and televised on ESPN+. The Predators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Islanders are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rangers. Puck drop is set for 12:30 ET.

Predators vs Islanders

The Nashville Predators Are Coming Off A Win

Nashville moved to 21-30-7 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, with the teams combining for 7.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, and they scored twice in the third period to secure the win. The Avalanche struck first, but the Predators tied it up at 11:29 in the second period with a goal from Steven Stamkos.

The New York Islanders Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

The Islanders fell to 26-25-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

New York fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. They added another goal in the second, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals, including one in the third period.

Nashville Offense Breakdown

Nashville’s offense came alive with two empty-netters in their 5-2 win over Colorado. Gustav Nyquist netted his 4th goal of the season on an empty net, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th. Roman Josi scored for the first time this season, with Steven Stamkos picking up his 2nd goal on a power play. Colton Sissons also found the net for the first time this year.

The Predators were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board with a power-play goal from Stamkos. Josi added another power-play goal in the third period. Nashville took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways.

Islanders Offense Breakdown

Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with 8 seconds left in the same period.

The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and failed to convert on any power play opportunities.

Nashville Team Defense

Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Predators to a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Nashville’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The Predators allowed the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held Colorado scoreless in the 1st.

New York Team Defense

The Islanders’ defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the first period and allowed two more in the second. After cutting the deficit to 3-2 late in the second, New York conceded twice in the third, including an empty-netter, resulting in a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.

Predators vs Islanders Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Predators have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• Although New York has a straight up record of 6-4 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 7-3. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Islanders have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
• Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Predators have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.

Predators vs Islanders Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Islanders to come out with a win against the Predators while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at -137, I’m placing my bet on the Islanders to win outright.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Islanders to secure the win and cover. Expect the Islanders to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Predators.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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