The Pittsburgh Penguins will head to Nashville to take on the Predators in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. eastern from the Bridgestone Arena.
The Penguins will take a two-game winning streak into tonight’s game, as well as knowing they are within striking distance of winning their division, being just six points down. The Predators have won four of their last five and have moved into a tie for third place in the Central Division.
Matchup Information
Penguins at Predators Stats
Looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Stats
Back-to-back home wins have the Penguins just six points back from the Carolina Hurricanes. The Penguins were able to take down the Penguins on Sunday and get themselves into a comfortable second place, with their sights set on first.
The Penguins were the only ones that brought an offense through the first two periods, making the score 2-0 heading into the third. The Hurricanes would get two goals in the third period, but an empty-net goal with under 30 seconds allowed the Penguins to walk away victorious 4-2.
Offensively the Penguins are one of the best in the NHL. They are averaging 3.25 goals per game, which puts them in ninth in all of the NHL.
In their last five games, the Penguins are averaging 3.9 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Penguins are averaging 3.0 goals per game.
Brock McGinn is the most recent addition to the Penguins’ injury report. He is listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury that he sustained Friday.
Jake Guentzel and Sidney Crosby are the offensive leaders for this team. These two are the only skaters above 55 total points on the roster.
Guentzel is leading the team with 59 total points, scoring 28 goals, and assisting on 31 others. Crosby is right behind him with 58 total points and is on a nine-game points streak, recording at least one point per game.
Tristan Jarry is the main goaltender for the Penguins. He has a record of 29-12-2 and is giving up 2.32 goals per game.
Looking at the Nashville Predators’ Stats
Nashville Predators has finally gotten themselves caught up to the Wild, playing some of their best hockey of the season. The Predators made Minnesota look silly with a big win Sunday.
In their last game against Minnesota, the Predators took the lead in the first and the second period. Minnesota was not going down without a battle but was unable to score at all in the third, and Nashville took the victory 6-2.
Offensively, the Predators are on the outside looking in at the top 10. The Predators are averaging 3.19 goals per game, which is 13th in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Predators are averaging 4.8 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Predators are averaging 2.8 goals per game.
There is good news for the Predators; they do not have anyone to worry about on their injured reserve list.
Roman Josi is the offensive leader for Nashville. He has a team-high 66 points, scoring 17 goals, and assisting on 49 others.
Matt Duchene is chasing Josi down for the team lead in points as he is up to 59 himself. Duchene has recorded a point in eight of their last 10 games.
Juuse Saros is the main goaltender for the Predators. He has a record of 28-18-2 and is giving up 2.44 goals per game.
Betting Trends for Penguins at Predators
- Pittsburgh has won their moneyline bet five times in their last 10 games.
- The Penguins have been over for total goals four times in their last 10 games.
- Nashville has won their moneyline bet six times in their last 10 games.
- The Predators have been over for total goals six times in their last 10 games.
Penguins at Predators Prediction
The sportsbooks have the NHL betting odds for this one, with the Penguins as a slight favorite. Looking at all the NHL betting stats, this game could be an opportunity for people to make money betting on the underdog.
The Penguins will be the NHL expert pick, but after looking at everything, the Predators are going to be in the best shape going into tonight’s game.
When making your NHL picks, take the Nashville Predators moneyline.
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