On Tuesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to take on the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, read on.

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Predators vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal total 12 times.
• So far this season, 17 games New York has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.3 goals per game, 0.16999999999999993 less than the total set for this contest.
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.7 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

• In the 18 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 7-11 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter, Nashville is 7-11 (winning 38.9% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 53.5%.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

• In four games as the moneyline underdog, New York has achieved the upset once.
• The Rangers have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four chances).
• New York’s implied probability to win is 51.0% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With seven goals and 16 assists this season, Roman Josi is one of Nashville’s top contributors (23 points).
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with 20 total points (nine goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• With 18 points through 31 games (seven goals and 11 assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• Juuse Saros (6-14-5) has a 2.7 goals against average and a save percentage of .908 for Nashville.

Rangers Points Leaders

• New York’s Artemi Panarin has totaled 20 assists and 15 goals in 29 games, good for 35 points.
• Adam Fox is a top contributor for New York, with 25 total points this season. He has scored one goal and provided 24 assists in 30 contests.
• Will Cuylle has 11 goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 23.
• Igor Shesterkin has a record of 10-11-1 in 22 games this season, conceding 64 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 617 saves and a .906 save percentage, 25th in the league.

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Nashville vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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