Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the New York Islanders and the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET? You’ve found the right place. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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Islanders vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• This season, New York and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals 31 times.
• In Nashville’s 58 games this season, 26 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 5.5.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Islanders (2.69) and the Predators (2.55).
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.7 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have gone 11-15 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• New York is 9-10 (victorious in 47.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The Islanders have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has six wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 23 times).
• 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 matchup is 46.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• One of New York’s top offensive players this season is Anders Lee, who has recorded 42 points in 58 games.
• Bo Horvat has 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• New York’s scoring effort is aided by Kyle Palmieri’s 41 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• In the 43 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 26th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has collected 32 assists and 22 goals in 58 games, good for 54 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault is key for Nashville’s offense with 46 total points (0.8 per game), including 18 goals and 28 assists through 58 games.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 29 assists (second).
• Juuse Saros has a record of 13-24-6 in 44 games this season, conceding 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1092 saves and 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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