Golden Knights Vs Predators: NHL Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 31, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 31, 2022

The Vegas Golden Knights (24-12-2) will host the Nashville Predators (15-14-5) on Saturday, with the Golden Knights coming off a defeat and the Predators off a win. The most recent betting odds set for this matchup show the Predators listed at +142 to win on the moneyline. The Golden Knights are currently -170 to claim victory for this contest. This game has an over/under of 6 goals.

This article makes reference to betting data valid as of December 31, 2022 at 7:12 AM ET. Browse all the current odds for this contest in the table below and click here to claim your free sports bet (up to $1,001) at Caesars!

Golden Knights Vs Predators Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 31

Golden Knights: Alec Martinez: Questionable (Undisclosed), Jack Eichel: Out (Lower Body), Shea Theodore: Out (Leg), Robin Lehner: Out (Hip), Jonathan Marchessault: Questionable (Lower Body), Shea Weber: Out (Ankle), Brett Howden: Out (Lower Body), Nolan Patrick: Out (Upper Body), Zach Whitecloud: Out (Lower Body), Paul Cotter: Out (Undisclosed)

Predators: Mark Borowiecki: Out (Upper Body), Michael McCarron: Out (Personal)

Computer Picks

Moneyline Pick Golden Knights
Total Pick Under (6)
Spread Pick Golden Knights (-1.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Golden Knights Vs Predators Team Stats

Golden Knights Avg. (Rank) Predators Avg. (Rank)
3.26 (11th) Goals Scored 2.62 (29th)
2.82 (11th) Goals Allowed 2.97 (14th)
33.0 (8th) Shots 30.7 (20th)
29.9 (10th) Shots Allowed 33.5 (26th)

Golden Knights Key Players

Name GP GOALS ASST PTS SHOTS PP GOALS PLUS/MINUS
Chandler Stephenson 38 9 27 36 62 4 +7
Mark Stone 38 16 16 32 106 3 +9
Jack Eichel 27 13 16 29 100 1 +17
Reilly Smith 38 17 10 27 101 6 +2
Alex Pietrangelo 29 4 23 27 68 1 -1

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Predators Key Players

Name GP GOALS ASST PTS SHOTS PP GOALS PLUS/MINUS
Filip Forsberg 34 11 18 29 107 2 -5
Matt Duchene 33 10 16 26 79 3 -3
Roman Josi 34 8 18 26 146 5 -4
Mikael Granlund 34 4 18 22 44 1 -11
Ryan Johansen 34 9 9 18 50 3 -6

Betting Trends

  • The Golden Knights have won 19 of their 29 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season (65.5%).
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Golden Knights have an implied win probability of 63.0%.
  • The Predators have won seven, or 36.8%, of the 19 games they have played as an underdog this season.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Predators, based on the moneyline, is 41.3%.
  • In 21 games this season, Vegas and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
  • Nashville has played 16 games this season with more than 6 goals.
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