Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 31 times.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Islanders (2.69) and the Predators (2.55).
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have been victorious in 11 of their 26 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (42.3%).
• New York is 9-10 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter (47.4% win percentage).
• The Islanders have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has earned an upset victory six times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Predators have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win is 46.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is one of New York’s leading contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.6%.
• Bo Horvat is another of New York’s important contributors currently with 41 total points (18 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• New York’s offensive effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri’s 41 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• In the 43 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 26th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 54 points this season. He has put up 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 46 points, thanks to 18 goals and 28 assists.
• Roman Josi has scored nine goals and contributed 29 assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 38.
• Juuse Saros has a .900 save percentage (36th in the league), with 1092 total saves, while conceding 122 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has put together a 13-24-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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New York vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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