If you’re looking for best bets for the New York Islanders’ upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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.
• A total of 26 of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.2599999999999998 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• 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

• The Islanders have been victorious in 11 of their 26 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (42.3%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• The Islanders’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.4% in this game.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• In 23 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset six times.
• The Predators have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +113 or longer (in 13 such games).
• 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

• With 24 goals and 18 assists this season, Anders Lee is one of New York’s leading contributors (42 points).
• Bo Horvat is another of New York’s major contributors currently with 41 total points (18 goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• On 110 shots (for 18 goals) and 21 assists, Kyle Palmieri has created 39 points this season.
• In 43 games played this season, Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has allowed 113 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has recorded 32 assists and 22 goals in 58 games, good for 54 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points, courtesy of nine goals (sixth on team) and 29 assists (second).
• Juuse Saros has a 13-24-6 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (36th in the league). In 44 games, he has 1092 saves, and has given up 122 goals (2.9 goals against average).

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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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