Moneyline favors Penguins in battle with Predators

Nashville PredatorsPittsburgh Penguins
March 22, 7:00 PM | Consol Energy Centre

Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

42-23-8TEAM RECORD45-21-6



The Pittsburgh Penguins battle the visiting Nashville Predators on Thursday in NHL betting action at Consol Energy Centre.

The Penguins are 45-21-6 so far on the season. The Predators, meanwhile, are 42-23-8. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pittsburgh go 34-31-7 and the Predators go 30-34-9 on the totals.



View Nashville vs Pittsburgh Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Bettors looking to side with the Penguins in this one will find them as -180 favorites on the NHL money line. Betting the over under instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today.

Power Rankings:
The Penguins - Predators odds would favor the Penguins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 1 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Nashville is at No. 14.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.3 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.6 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 19.5% while the Predators defense kills off 82.6% of their penalties.

Last time out for Nashville, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +175 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 8-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Jets at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -230 were rewarded, while the 12 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Nashville Predators Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 4-6
After playing Edmonton are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Pittsburgh Penguins Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 6-4
After playing Winnipeg are 6-4
After a win are 9-1


A few Predators at Penguins trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games


Next up:
Nashville home to Winnipeg, Saturday, March 24
Pittsburgh at Ottawa, Saturday, March 24

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