Saturday’s NHL slate includes a matchup between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators at UBS Arena, with the puck dropping at 12:30 p.m. ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article 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)

• New York and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 31 times this season.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.2599999999999998 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding 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 won 42.3% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (11-15).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York has put together a 9-10 record (winning 47.4% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Islanders have a 57.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset six times.
• 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%.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 23 assists, Bo Horvat is excelling for New York through 57 games.
• New York’s offensive effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri’s 41 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 21 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 113 goals with 1070 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 games give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 13-24-6 in 44 games this season, conceding 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1092 saves and 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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