Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/16

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The Nashville Predators are set to play against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Avicii Arena. This game marks the start of the NHL Regular Season. The Predators come in with a record of 6-9-4, while the Penguins hold a record of 9-6-4.

Nashville, coached by Andrew Brunette, is looking to improve their standing in the Western Central Division. The Penguins, led by Dan Muse, aim to maintain their position in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The game is scheduled for Sunday, November 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM and will be broadcast on NHLN.

Predators vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: Avicii Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins -1.5 (+202), Nashville Predators +1.5 (-250)

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators recently had a mixed set of results. They secured a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 2-1. However, they faced a tough game against the New York Rangers, losing 6-3.

Filip Forsberg has been a key player for the Predators. He has played 19 games this season, scoring 8 goals and making 7 assists. Forsberg also has 43 hits and 9 blocks, showing his all-around contribution.

In goal, Juuse Saros has been the main option for the Predators. Saros has appeared in 15 games, with 6 wins and 371 saves. He has allowed 44 goals, and the team will look for strong performances from him going forward.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a challenging run recently. In their last game against the Nashville Predators, they lost 2-1. The team managed only 17 shots on goal, with Evgeni Malkin scoring the lone goal.

In the season, Sidney Crosby leads the team with 11 goals and 20 points. Bryan Rust and Evgeni Malkin are also key players, contributing significantly to the team’s scoring. Arturs Silovs and Tristan Jarry share goaltending duties, with Silovs recording 278 saves over ten games.

Defensively, the Penguins have shown strength in blocking shots, ranking 8th with 291 blocks. Their power play is effective, with 15 power-play goals, placing them 5th in the league. The Penguins aim to improve their overall record and bounce back in their upcoming home game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored with a moneyline of -121 against the Nashville Predators, who have a moneyline of +101. The Penguins have strong skater stats, ranking 7th in goals and assists. Given these stats, the Penguins are likely to win. The projected score is Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.0 with the over at -116 and the under at -106. Both teams have shown they can score, with the Predators ranked 15th in goals and the Penguins 7th. This suggests a high-scoring game. The projected total is 7 goals, so taking the over is recommended.