On Saturday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m. ET, the New York Islanders are scheduled to go up against the Nashville Predators at UBS Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, read on.

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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 and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 31 times.
• A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• 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 total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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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).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Islanders have an implied probability of 57.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has six wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 23 times).
• The Predators have won three games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 13 such games).
• Nashville has a 46.9% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for New York, Anders Lee has recorded 42 points.
• With 18 goals and 23 assists, Bo Horvat is one of the most important contributors for New York with his 41 points (0.7 per game).
• Through 58 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as a contributor for New York. He has 39 points (18 goals and 21 assists).
• In 43 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has given up 113 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is an important part of the offense for Nashville, with 54 points this season. He has put up 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 games.
• 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 .900 save percentage (36th in the league), with 1092 total saves, while allowing 122 goals (2.9 goals against average). He has compiled a 13-24-6 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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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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