There are a variety of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming game that has the New York Islanders matching up with the Nashville Predators at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1. To get you prepared to make a bet or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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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 over/under of 5.5.
• The Islanders score 2.69 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.55, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• In the 26 times this season the Islanders have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 11-15 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Islanders have a 57.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has secured an upset victory six times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 23 games as the underdog).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +113 or longer, they have won three games out of 13 opportunities.
• Nashville has a 46.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New York 4, Nashville 2

Islanders Points Leaders

• Anders Lee is one of New York’s top contributors this season with 42 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.6%.
• Bo Horvat has 41 points (18 goals, 23 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• On 110 shots (for 18 goals) and 21 assists, Kyle Palmieri has contributed 39 points this season.
• Ilya Sorokin (21-18-4) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for New York.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 games give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 46 points, thanks to 18 goals and 28 assists.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has 38 points (nine goals, 29 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 13-24-6 on the season, giving up 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) and amassing 1092 saves with 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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