Golden Knights vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - March 21

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The Vegas Golden Knights (31-24-14) and Nashville Predators (31-28-9) meet at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Golden Knights lost to the Utah Mammoth 4-0 in their last outing, while the Predators are coming off a 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's game.

Over the past 10 games, the Predators have gone 4-4-2 while totaling 28 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 25.9%). They have conceded 26 goals.

Golden Knights vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final score of Golden Knights 4, Predators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Golden Knights (-143)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Golden Knights Splits and Trends

  • The Golden Knights have finished 8-14-22 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 31-24-14.
  • In the 30 games Vegas has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-10-8 record (good for 32 points).
  • In the nine games this season the Golden Knights scored just one goal, they went 1-5-3 (five points).
  • Vegas has scored two goals in 12 games this season (0-9-3 record, three points).
  • The Golden Knights have scored three or more goals in 44 games (30-6-8, 68 points).
  • In the 25 games when Vegas has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 12-8-5 to record 29 points.
  • In the 51 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Vegas is 25-18-8 (58 points).
  • The Golden Knights have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 6-5-6 (18 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

  • The Predators have a 31-28-9 record this season and are 8-9-17 in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Nashville has earned 34 points (13-5-8) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Predators scored only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (1-6-0) in those contests.
  • Nashville has earned 16 points (5-13-6 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Predators have scored more than two goals in 34 games, earning 53 points from those contests.
  • This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in 31 games and picked up 33 points with a record of 15-13-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 12-11-3 (27 points).
  • The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 17-17-6 to register 40 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Golden Knights Rank Golden Knights AVG Predators AVG Predators Rank
14th 3.17 Goals Scored 2.91 20th
14th 3.03 Goals Allowed 3.35 27th
13th 28.3 Shots 28 15th
3rd 24.5 Shots Allowed 29.3 26th
4th 24.87% Power Play % 22.73% 10th
3rd 83.33% Penalty Kill % 80.69% 11th

Golden Knights vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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