How to Pick the Predators vs. Rangers Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 17

Published 12:36 pm Monday, December 16, 2024

Tuesday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the New York Rangers at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Rangers Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.8 goals)

• A total of 12 Nashville games this season have gone over Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• A total of 17 of New York’s games have ended with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (5.5) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.26) and the Rangers (3.07).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -111

• The Predators are 7-11 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville is 7-11 (victorious in just 38.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 52.6% to win.

Rangers Moneyline: -109

• New York has played as the underdog on the moneyline four times this season, and won one time.
• The Rangers have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in four chances).
• New York’s implied probability to win this matchup is 52.2% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Roman Josi has put up 23 points.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with 20 total points (nine goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• Through 31 games, Jonathan Marchessault has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 18 points (seven goals and 11 assists).
• In 25 games played this season, Juuse Saros (6-14-5) has given up 67 goals.

Rangers Points Leaders

• New York’s Artemi Panarin has collected 20 assists and 15 goals in 29 games, good for 35 points.
• Adam Fox is key for New York’s attack with 25 total points (0.8 per game), including one goal and 24 assists through 30 games.
• Will Cuylle has 11 goals and 12 assists, for a season point total of 23.
• New York’s Igor Shesterkin is 10-11-1 this season, amassing 617 saves and giving up 64 goals (3.1 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league).

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Rangers’ Schedule

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Nashville vs. New York Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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