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

Published 12:33 pm Monday, December 16, 2024

Tuesday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators versus the New York Rangers, which begins at 8:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.

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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.
  • There have been 17 New York games with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • The Predators score 2.26 goals per game, compared to the Rangers’ average of 3.07, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
  • 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: -115

  • In the 18 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 7-11 in those games.
  • Nashville is 7-11 when playing with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter (38.9% win percentage).
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.5% in this matchup.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

  • In four games as the moneyline underdog, New York has achieved the upset one time.
  • The Rangers have won a single game with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four such games).
  • New York’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.0% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, registering 23 points in 29 games.
  • Having scored nine goals and adding 11 assists, Filip Forsberg is a strong contributor for Nashville through 31 games.
  • Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Jonathan Marchessault’s 20 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
  • In the 25 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 21st in the league.

Rangers Points Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin’s 15 goals and 20 assists in 29 matchups give him 35 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Adam Fox’s 25 points this season, including one goal and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for New York.
  • New York’s Will Cuylle has 23 points, courtesy of 11 goals (second on team) and 12 assists (fourth).
  • Igor Shesterkin has a 10-11-1 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (25th in the league). In 22 games, he has 617 saves, and has allowed 64 goals (3.1 goals against average).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/10/2024 Flames L 4-3 Home -189
12/12/2024 Stars W 4-1 Away +181
12/14/2024 Avalanche L 5-2 Away +146
12/17/2024 Rangers Home -115
12/19/2024 Penguins Home
12/21/2024 Kings Home
12/23/2024 Hurricanes Home

Rangers’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/11/2024 Sabres W 3-2 Away -148
12/14/2024 Kings L 5-1 Home -110
12/15/2024 Blues L 3-2 Away -135
12/17/2024 Predators Away -104
12/20/2024 Stars Away
12/22/2024 Hurricanes Home
12/23/2024 Devils Away

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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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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