On Tuesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to face off against the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, keep reading.

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Predators vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 12 times.
• A total of 17 of New York’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.26) and the Rangers (3.07).
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

• The Predators are 7-11 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 7-11 record (winning only 38.9% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 53.5% chance to win.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

• New York has claimed an upset victory once when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in four games as the underdog).
• When the Rangers’ moneyline odds are -104 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
• New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Nashville, Roman Josi has recorded 23 points.
• Filip Forsberg has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 94 shots (for seven goals) and 11 assists, Jonathan Marchessault has created 18 points this season.
• In 25 games played this season, Juuse Saros (6-14-5) has allowed 67 goals.

Rangers Points Leaders

• New York’s Artemi Panarin has recorded 20 assists and 15 goals in 29 games, good for 35 points.
• Adam Fox has made a big impact for New York this season with 25 points, thanks to one goal and 24 assists.
• New York’s Will Cuylle has 23 points, courtesy of 11 goals (second on team) and 12 assists (fourth).
• Igor Shesterkin has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 617 total saves, while giving up 64 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has compiled a 10-11-1 record between the posts for New York this season.

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Nashville vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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