How to Pick the Predators vs. Rangers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 17

Published 10:20 am Monday, December 16, 2024

If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the New York Rangers on Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

  • A total of 12 Nashville games this season have gone over Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals.
  • So far this season, 17 games New York has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.3 goals per game, 0.16999999999999993 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -122

  • The Predators have won 38.9% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-11).
  • Nashville is 6-10 (victorious in just 37.5% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.0% to win.

Rangers Moneyline: +102

  • In four games as the moneyline underdog, New York has achieved the upset one time.
  • When the Rangers’ moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won a single game out of four opportunities.
  • New York has a 49.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 23 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 8.1%.
  • Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s major contributors currently with 20 total points (nine goals and 11 assists) to his name.
  • Through 31 games, Jonathan Marchessault has proven himself as a scoring option for Nashville. He has 18 points (seven goals and 11 assists).
  • In 25 games played this season, Juuse Saros (6-14-5) has given up 67 goals.

Rangers Points Leaders

  • New York’s Artemi Panarin has collected 20 assists and 15 goals in 29 games, good for 35 points.
  • Adam Fox has made a major impact for New York this season with 25 points, thanks to one goal and 24 assists.
  • Will Cuylle has 11 goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 23.
  • Igor Shesterkin has a record of 10-11-1 in 22 games this season, conceding 64 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 617 saves and a .906 save percentage, 25th in the league.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/10/2024 Flames L 4-3 Home -189
12/12/2024 Stars W 4-1 Away +181
12/14/2024 Avalanche L 5-2 Away +146
12/17/2024 Rangers Home -122
12/19/2024 Penguins Home
12/21/2024 Kings Home
12/23/2024 Hurricanes Home

Rangers’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/11/2024 Sabres W 3-2 Away -148
12/14/2024 Kings L 5-1 Home -110
12/15/2024 Blues L 3-2 Away -135
12/17/2024 Predators Away +102
12/20/2024 Stars Away
12/22/2024 Hurricanes Home
12/23/2024 Devils Away

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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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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