On Tuesday, December 17 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are set to face off against the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, read on.

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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, 12 of Nashville’s 31 games have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• This season, 17 of New York’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.26) and the Rangers (3.07).
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

• The Predators have won 38.9% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (7-11).
• Nashville is 7-11 when it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (38.9% win percentage).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 53.5% to win.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

• New York has secured an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in four games as the underdog).
• The Rangers have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four chances).
• New York’s implied probability to win is 51.0% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With seven goals and 16 assists this season, Roman Josi is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (23 points).
• Filip Forsberg has nine goals and 11 assists for Nashville to compile 20 total points (0.6 per game).
• With 18 points through 31 games (seven goals and 11 assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 6 wins and 14 losses this season while allowing 67 goals with 658 saves.

Rangers Points Leaders

• Artemi Panarin is among the top options on offense for New York, with 35 points this season. He has put up 15 goals and 20 assists in 29 games.
• Adam Fox’s 25 points this season, including one goal and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
• Will Cuylle has scored 11 goals and contributed 12 assists for New York, giving him a point total of 23.
• Igor Shesterkin has a 10-11-1 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league). In 22 games, he has 617 saves, and has given up 64 goals (3.1 goals against average).

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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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