Golden Knights vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - January 14

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The Western Conference's top-ranked squad, the Vegas Golden Knights (29-11-3), visit the 14th-ranked team from the Western Conference, the Nashville Predators (13-22-7), on Tuesday, January 14 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will win the game in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Predators have put up 29 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 31 goals. A total of 30 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into eight power-play goals (26.7%). They are 4-5-1 over those contests.

Golden Knights vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final score of Golden Knights 4, Predators 3.

Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-134)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

The Golden Knights (29-11-3 overall) have a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
In the 14 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 9-3-2 record (good for 20 points).
In the three games this season the Golden Knights recorded just one goal, they went 1-1-1 (three points).
Vegas has lost all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 33 games (28-3-2, 58 points).
In the 16 games when Vegas has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-5-1.
In the 29 games when it outshot its opponent, Vegas is 21-8-0 (42 points).
The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 8-2-3 to register 19 points.

Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have a 2-7-9 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-22-7 overall record.
Nashville has earned 13 points (3-4-7) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Predators scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (1-8-6 record).
The Predators have scored three or more goals 18 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (12-5-1).
This season, Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 14 games and registered 11 points with a record of 4-7-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 6-8-4 (16 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank	Golden Knights AVG		Predators AVG	Predators Rank
4th	3.42	Goals Scored	2.4	32nd
6th	2.63	Goals Allowed	3.14	22nd
3rd	30.9	Shots	29.1	12th
8th	27.2	Shots Allowed	29.3	25th
7th	25.74%	Power Play %	19.83%	20th
21st	77.78%	Penalty Kill %	83.46%	4th

Golden Knights vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee