There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the New York Islanders clashing with the Nashville Predators at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1. To get you ready to make a bet or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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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, 31 of New York’s 58 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• So far this season, 26 games Nashville has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
• The Islanders score 2.69 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have been victorious in 11 of their 26 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.3%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York has compiled a 9-10 record (winning 47.4% of its games).
• The Islanders’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.4% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In Nashville’s 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has six wins.
• The Predators have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville has a 46.9% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• With 24 goals and 18 assists this season, Anders Lee is one of New York’s top contributors (42 points).
• Bo Horvat is another of New York’s top contributors currently with 41 total points (18 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• With 39 points through 58 games (18 goals and 21 assists), Kyle Palmieri has been an important part of New York’s offense this season.
• Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for New York.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded 22 goals (0.4 per game) and collected 32 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.6 shots per game and shooting 10.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 54 total points (0.9 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s attack with 46 total points (0.8 per game), including 18 goals and 28 assists through 58 games.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 13-24-6 this season, collecting 1092 saves and permitting 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league).

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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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