There are a variety of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the New York Islanders going up against the Nashville Predators at 12:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 1. To get you prepared to place a wager or build a parlay, see 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 over/under of 5.5 goals 31 times.
• This season, 26 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.2 goals per game, 0.2599999999999998 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Islanders Moneyline: -135

• The Islanders have been victorious in 11 of their 26 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (42.3%).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, New York is 9-10 (winning 47.4% of the time).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Islanders have an implied probability of 57.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +113

• Nashville has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 23 times).
• The Predators have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +113 or longer (in 13 such games).
• 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

• One of New York’s top offensive players this season is Anders Lee, who has recorded 42 points in 58 games.
• With 18 goals and 23 assists, Bo Horvat is one of the most important offensive options for New York with his 41 points (0.7 per game).
• Through 58 games, Kyle Palmieri has proven himself as an important offensive option for New York. He has 39 points (18 goals and 21 assists).
• In the 43 games Ilya Sorokin has played this season, his save percentage is .904, 26th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s 22 goals and 32 assists in 58 matchups give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Marchessault’s 46 points this season, including 18 goals and 28 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
• Roman Josi has nine goals and 29 assists for New York.
• Juuse Saros has a record of 13-24-6 in 44 games this season, conceding 122 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 1092 saves and 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)
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• Location: Elmont, New York
• Venue: UBS Arena

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