For the upcoming matchup between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET, we have highlighted the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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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.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Islanders score 2.69 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• In the 26 times this season the Islanders have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 11-15 in those games.
• New York is 9-10 (victorious in 47.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Islanders have a 57.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In Nashville’s 23 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has six wins.
• The Predators have three wins in games when their odds are +113 or longer on the moneyline (in 13 opportunities).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee has been critical to New York’s offense this season, registering 42 points in 58 games.
• Having scored 18 goals and adding 23 assists, Bo Horvat is an important piece of the offense for New York through 57 games.
• On 110 shots (for 18 goals) and 21 assists, Kyle Palmieri has contributed 39 points this season.
• Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for New York.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded 22 goals (0.4 per game) and dished out 32 assists (0.6 per game), averaging 3.6 shots per game and shooting 10.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 54 total points (0.9 per game).
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 46 points, thanks to 18 goals and 28 assists.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-24-6 on the season, allowing 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 1092 saves 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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