The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-14-5) head to Bridgestone Arena to face the Nashville Predators (9-17-6) on Thursday night, with both teams looking to build momentum after recent victories.
The Penguins enter the matchup riding high with seven wins in their last ten games, including a 3-2 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Kings, while the Predators are coming off an impressive 2-0 shutout win over the New York Rangers.
Pittsburgh has dominated the head-to-head series recently, winning seven of the last ten meetings between these teams, including a 4-2 victory in their most recent encounter.
The contrast in offensive production could be a deciding factor, with Pittsburgh averaging 3.0 goals per game compared to Nashville's league-worst 2.25 goals per game.
Both teams will likely lean heavily on their goaltenders, as Juuse Saros looks to build on his recent shutout performance for Nashville, while Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry aims to improve his 3.59 goals-against average.
This Metropolitan versus Central Division clash presents an intriguing matchup between a surging Penguins team and a Predators squad desperate to climb out of the Central Division basement.
Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: who will win?
For tonight's Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins matchup, our predictive model gives the Penguins a 51.33% chance of defeating the Predators.
Pittsburgh Penguins: 51.33% win probability
- Superior offensive output (100 goals scored vs Predators' 72)
- Better overall record (14 wins vs Predators' 9)
- Higher points total in standings (33 points vs Predators' 24)
Nashville Predators: 48.67% win probability
- League-worst offensive production (72 goals scored, lowest in division)
- Poor defensive record (98 goals against, among bottom third in league)
- Lowest win total in Central Division (9 wins in 32 games)
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Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins odds
| Nashville Predators | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -145 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +125 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Nashville Predators have won 9 out of 32 matches this season.
- 2The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 14 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 24 points, the Nashville Predators holds the 16th position in the league standings.
- 4Pittsburgh Penguins's 33 points place them 9th in the rankings.
Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins form
Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins head to head
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33%
Pittsburgh Penguins
67%
Apr 15, 2024
Pittsburgh Penguins
4 : 2
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Nov 29, 2023
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3 : 2
Pittsburgh Penguins
Mar 30, 2023
Pittsburgh Penguins
2 : 0
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Mar 1, 2023
Nashville Predators
1 : 3
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Apr 10, 2022
Pittsburgh Penguins
3 : 2
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Mar 16, 2022
Nashville Predators
4 : 1
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