New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24

Betting on today’s Islanders and Predators game? Catch the action at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, as the Predators hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored to win at home against the Islanders.

NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Islanders to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
• We like the Islanders on the moneyline (-108)
• The Islanders are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Islanders Have What it Takes in Nashville?

Through 41 games, the Islanders are 19-12-10 and sit in 7th place in the Eastern Conference. In the Metropolitan Division, they are 4th, and their record against teams from the East is 13-13. On the road, New York is 8-7-4 this season.

Over their last ten games, the Islanders have gone 4-6, and they have lost two of their last three games. When playing as the underdog, the Islanders are 9-7-7 this year.

On the season, the Islanders have gone 22-19 against the puck line, including 12-11 vs. the puck line on the road. So far, New York has 12 losses by more than one goal, and they have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games.

Overall, the Islanders have been the underdog in 23 games, going 17-6 vs. the puck line in those games. In their last three games, the Islanders are 1-2 against the puck line, and they have gone 3-2 vs. the puck line in their last five road games.

This season, New York’s games have an average of 6.5 goals per game. The average over/under number for the season is 6. The Islanders come in with an over/under performance of 25-14-2.

Across their last three road contests, New York has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 3 goals per game.

When looking at their offense, the Islanders have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 18th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 21st in the league. So far this year, the Islanders are 6-4 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 13-8 in games with fewer shots on goal.

The leading scorer for New York’s offense is Brock Nelson. Coming into the game he has 19 goals, ranking 20th in the NHL. Nelson also comes into the game with 16 assists.

Nashville defense takes on the Islanders ranked 13th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Nashville. They also are 9th in shutouts, with 2 shutouts.

Goalie Ilya Sorokin gets the start and has made 28 starts this season. His record at this point is 13-8, and his save percentage is 1.0%.

Will the Predators Come Through as Home Favorites?

At home this season, the Predators have gone 12-11-0, and they have lost their last two games at home. In the Central Division, Nashville is in fourth place with a record of 8-4.

On the year, the Predators have gone 23-18-1, and they are in seventh place in the Western Conference. As the favorite, Nashville has gone 10-7-0, and they have lost their last two games as the favorite.

At home, the Predators have gone just 5-5 against the puck line in their last 10 games. Overall, Nashville has gone 23-19 on the puck line this season, including a mark of 12-11 at home. So far, the team has 12 wins by multiple goals and 11 by just one goal.

As the favorite, the Predators have gone just 6-11 against the puck line, and they have dropped two straight games vs. the puck line at home. In their games as the favorite, Nashville has an average scoring margin of +0.3 goals per game.

For the season, Nashville’s games have finished with an average of 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.2. Overall, the Predators have an over/under record of 20-17-5.

In their last three road games, New York has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.

On offense, the Predators are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of the Predators’ offense during power plays, they are 12th in power play goals and 7th in shorthanded goals.

Nashville’s leading scorer is Filip Forsberg. So far, he has 22 goals which is 12th in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Forsberg has 25 assists this season.

Defensively, the Predators come into the season ranked 13th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.2 shots per game against Nashville. For the season, they are ranked 9th in shutouts, coming in with 2 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. New York, goalie Juuse Saros has started 32 games in this season. His current record is 16-15, and his save percentage stands at 0.971%.