Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Looking to win big? The Golden Knights and Predators face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators are hosting the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 in a Western conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6 goals.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Predators to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
• We like the Predators on the moneyline (-103)
• The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Vegas Come Through as Road Favorites?

Vegas improved to 29-11-3 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over the line.

The Golden Knights trailed 2-0 before scoring four straight goals. Four different players found the net for Vegas, with Brett Howden scoring the game-winner at 17:45 in overtime.

In their recent game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal, scoring four times in a 4-3 overtime victory. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season, while William Karlsson added his 2nd. Pavel Dorofeyev scored his 7th, and Noah Hanifin contributed his 2nd goal of the year.

Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 5 for the season. Tomas Hertl recorded his 8th assist, and Mark Stone added his 15th. The Golden Knights ended the game with 13 giveaways.

Defensively, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals and a late equalizer in their previous game against Utah. Adin Hill finished with 16 saves and a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also contributed 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Will Nashville Make it Happen at Home?

Nashville improved to 13-22-7 with a 5-2 road win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Nashville had five different players score in the game.

Nashville’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season, this one coming on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year. Roman Josi added another power-play goal, his first of the season, while Filip Forsberg scored his seventh on an empty net. Gustav Nyquist closed out the scoring with his fourth goal, also on an empty net.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. They finished with two power-play goals and two empty-netters. Nashville had five different players find the back of the net and tallied a total of 7 assists.

Defensively, the Predators allowed the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and Nashville’s defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.