The contest between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• A total of 31 New York games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
• So far this season, 26 games Nashville has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• 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 been victorious in 11 of their 26 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.3%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Islanders have a 57.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• In 23 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has achieved the upset six times.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +115 or longer, they have won three games out of 13 opportunities.
• Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• One of New York’s top offensive players this season is Anders Lee, who has recorded 42 points in 58 games.
• Bo Horvat is another of New York’s important contributors currently with 41 total points (18 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• On 110 shots (for 18 goals) and 21 assists, Kyle Palmieri has created 39 points this season.
• As New York’s top goalie, Ilya Sorokin has recorded 21 wins and 18 losses this season while allowing 113 goals with 1070 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 54 points this season. He has put up 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists for New York.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 13-24-6 this season, collecting 1092 saves and allowing 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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