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

Published 10:21 am Monday, December 16, 2024

Before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the New York Rangers, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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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.
  • In New York’s 30 games this season, 17 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 5.5.
  • The Predators score 2.26 goals per game, compared to the Rangers’ average of 3.07, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
  • This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -122

  • The Predators are 7-11 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Nashville is 6-10 when it has played with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter (37.5% win percentage).
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 55.0% in this contest.

Rangers Moneyline: +102

  • New York has earned an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in four games as the underdog).
  • When the Rangers’ moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won a single game in four opportunities.
  • New York’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up 23 points in 29 games.
  • Filip Forsberg has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • With 18 points through 31 games (seven goals and 11 assists), Jonathan Marchessault has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
  • In the 25 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 21st in the league.

Rangers Points Leaders

  • New York’s Artemi Panarin has collected 20 assists and 15 goals in 29 games, good for 35 points.
  • Adam Fox’s 25 points this season, including one goal and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
  • New York’s Will Cuylle has 23 points, courtesy of 11 goals (second on team) and 12 assists (fourth).
  • Igor Shesterkin has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 617 total saves, while giving up 64 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 10-11-1 record between the posts for New York this season.

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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