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

Published 11:33 am Monday, December 16, 2024

There are a variety of betting options to take into account for the upcoming game that has the Nashville Predators clashing with the New York Rangers at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, December 17. To get you ready to place a wager or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions 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)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (5.5 goals) 12 times this season.
  • There have been 17 New York games with over 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).
  • The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.7 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -115

  • The Predators are 7-11 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -115 or shorter, Nashville is 7-11 (winning 38.9% of the time).
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 53.5% in this contest.

Rangers Moneyline: -104

  • New York has played as the underdog on the moneyline four times this season, and won one game.
  • The Rangers have one victory in matches with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in four chances).
  • New York has a 51.0% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, New York 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi has been imperative to Nashville’s offense this season, putting up 23 points in 29 games.
  • Having scored nine goals and adding 11 assists, Filip Forsberg is an important piece of the offense for Nashville through 31 games.
  • Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Jonathan Marchessault’s 20 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
  • As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 6 wins and 14 losses this season while giving up 67 goals with 658 saves.

Rangers Points Leaders

  • Artemi Panarin is a top offensive contributor for his club with 35 points (1.2 per game). He has scored 15 goals and 20 assists in 29 games (playing 18:59 per game).
  • Adam Fox has made a big impact for New York this season with 25 points, thanks to one goal and 24 assists.
  • New York’s Will Cuylle has 23 points (11 goals, 12 assists) this season.
  • Igor Shesterkin has a .906 save percentage (25th in the league), with 617 total saves, while allowing 64 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together a 10-11-1 record between the posts for New York this season.

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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