Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET? You’ve found the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed 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 games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 31 times.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 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.
• 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%).
• 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 contest.

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 the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• One of New York’s top offensive players this season is Anders Lee, who has put up 42 points in 58 games.
• Bo Horvat has 18 goals and 23 assists for New York to compile 41 total points (0.7 per game).
• 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.
• As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 21 wins and 18 losses this season while giving up 113 goals with 1070 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 contests give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has racked up 46 total points (0.8 per game), with 18 goals and 28 assists.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists for New York.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-24-6 on the season, allowing 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 1092 saves 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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