Saturday’s game that pits the New York Islanders against the Nashville Predators, which begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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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 to outscore Saturday’s total (5.5 goals) 31 times this season.
• A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Islanders (2.69) and the Predators (2.55).
• These two teams are allowing 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 gone 11-15 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• The Islanders’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.4% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has claimed an upset victory six times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• The Predators have three victories in games with moneyline odds of +113 or longer (in 13 chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• One of New York’s top offensive options this season is Anders Lee, who has put up 42 points in 58 games.
• Bo Horvat has 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 110 shots (for 18 goals) and 21 assists, Kyle Palmieri has contributed 39 points this season.
• Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for New York.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 matchups give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault is a top contributor for Nashville, with 46 total points this season. He has netted 18 goals and provided 28 assists in 58 games.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 29 assists (second).
• Juuse Saros has a 13-24-6 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league). In 44 games, he has 1092 saves, and has allowed 122 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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