Two teams on different paths will play tonight, when the Nashville Predators and Ottawa Senators meet for Predators VS Senators.
MatchPlug has the NHL Prediction for Predators VS Senators. Use the Prediction today, picks, odds, and analysis we laid out in this preview.
Betting Preview for Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena.
- Date: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2025.
- Time: 01:30
- Teams to play:
- NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.244.
Odds as provided by 1XBet.
Betting On The Nashville Predators
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Total: Over 5.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.244
The Nashville Predators have had an uneventful season with their offense disappointing them, to score just 2.61 goals per game with just six goals in the last four matches. Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault have shared 33 goals and 54 assists, but the rest of the unit struggled. Only four skaters have 10 goals or higher and opponents can take out the offense due to this.
Nashville’s offense is bad but the defense has struggled too. They allow 3.22 goals per game. Brady Skei and Roman Josi combined for 12.8 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to score easily. Additionally, goaltender Juuse Saros has struggled with .901 saves percentage and 2.84 goals-against average on 1068 shots with -1.0 goals saved above average.
Betting On The Ottawa Senators
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Total: Under 5.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.879
The Ottawa Senators are having an incredible campaign despite their offense scoring just 2.83 goals per game. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have scored 52 goals and 64 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense struggled. Only seven skaters have 10 goals or higher and opponents can hamper the top-heavy offense due to this.
Ottawa’s offense is weak, but the defense has been great, permitting just 2.67 goals per game with just six goals in the last four matches. Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen share 15.4 defensive point shares, while Jake Sanderson and Tyler Kleven combine for 11.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. Additionally, goaltender Leevi Merilainen has a .925 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against average on295 shots with 7.0 goals saved above average.
MatchPlug Prediction For Nashville Predators VS Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators are better positioned to win this game over the Nashville Predators. Take them on the moneyline as road Underdogs.
Final Prediction: Ottawa Senators Moneyline.
