Saturday’s NHL schedule includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the piece below.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Predators vs. Penguins Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 21 times this season.
• A total of 26 of Pittsburgh’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.9 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.66) and the Penguins (2.89).
• This game’s total is 0.3 less than the 6.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators are 14-17 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville is 12-16 when playing with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter (42.9% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 54.5% chance to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +100

• Pittsburgh has earned an upset victory 13 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 39 games as the underdog).
• The Penguins have won 11 games with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in 34 such games).
• Pittsburgh has a 50.0% implied probability to win this game.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 49 points in 50 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 39 total points (15 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
• On 137 shots (for nine goals) and 26 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 35 points this season.
• Across 38 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-20-6. During those games, he’s allowed 104 goals while recording 926 saves.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby’s 16 goals and 39 assists in 53 games give him 55 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has racked up 42 total points (0.8 per game), with 23 goals and 19 assists.
• Bryan Rust has 19 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 39.
• Alex Nedeljkovic’s record stands at 10-9-4 on the season, giving up 74 goals (3.2 goals against average) and collecting 635 saves with an .896 save percentage (46th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Penguins’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Nashville vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.