The Vegas Golden Knights (17-9-11) host the Nashville Predators (17-17-4) at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights lost to the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in their last outing, while the Predators are coming off a 4-3 win over the Utah Mammoth.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Wednesday's game.
The Predators have recorded a 7-3-0 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 34 goals while conceding 25 in that time. On the power play, 28 opportunities have resulted in eight goals (28.6% conversion rate).
Golden Knights vs. Predators Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Golden Knights 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-184)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Golden Knights (-1.5)
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Golden Knights Splits and Trends
- The Golden Knights are 4-11-15 in overtime games as part of a 17-9-11 overall record.
- Vegas has 22 points (8-2-6) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Golden Knights registered just one goal, they went 1-2-3 (five points).
- Vegas finished 0-3-1 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals 26 times, and are 16-3-7 in those games (to record 39 points).
- In the 14 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 7-2-5 to record 19 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Vegas is 14-6-7 (35 points).
- The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 10 times, and went 3-3-4 (10 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (17-17-4 overall) have posted a record of 5-4-9 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Nashville has earned 20 points (8-3-4) in its 15 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators registered just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-6-3 record).
- The Predators have scored more than two goals 18 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (12-5-1).
- This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 16 games and registered 17 points with a record of 8-7-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 7-7-1 (15 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Predators went 9-10-3 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Golden Knights Rank | Golden Knights AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.14 | Goals Scored | 2.82 | 23rd |
| 14th | 2.97 | Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| 7th | 29.2 | Shots | 28 | 18th |
| 3rd | 25.4 | Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 17th |
| 7th | 24.79% | Power Play % | 18.8% | 18th |
| 6th | 83.15% | Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 12th |
Golden Knights vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada
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