Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Golden Knights

The Nashville Predators go up against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 15:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

Let’s go for the Predators at -143 to triumph with a +1.5 goal start. This should be a big enough advantage over the Golden Knights and that’s why we’re making this prediction.

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Nashville Predators won their previous game 4-3. This was a road victory at Delta Center against Utah Mammoth. Steven Stamkos registered two goals, with Roman Josi and Luke Evangelista also finding the net.

Vegas Golden Knights were beaten 5-2 at T-Mobile Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Minnesota Wild was their second straight defeat. Brayden McNabb and Mark Stone each scored one goal. Goalie Akira Schmid produced a great performance and had 15 saves (1.000).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Knights have beaten the Predators in the last two encounters. A 3-1 victory at Bridgestone Arena was followed by a 5-3 win at T-Mobile Arena. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Knights have won six.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	15-12-3	2.9	.898	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Akira Schmid (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-3-4	2.4	.900	2
23/24	5-9-0	3.15	.895	0

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 24.2% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have given up 2.7 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

Steven Stamkos is the top points scorer with 14 points, 9 goals and 5 assists, with Ryan O'Reilly racking up 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.62 goal against average with a .909 save percentage.

The Knights have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

The top points scorer is Mitchell Marner with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, while Mark Stone is next best after having 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Carter Hart have a 3.24 GAA with a .880 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

The Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Nashville Predators can triumph with a +1.5 start on the puck line. They should be able to stay close to their opponents in this NHL clash and we’ll take the -143.

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Key Predators vs Golden Knights stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Predators in 5 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Predators in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Predators in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Golden Knights in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Golden Knights in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Golden Knights in 2 consecutive games.

Predators +1.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 5 - 3 Golden Knights

The Predators can be backed at +3300 to triumph by a 5-3 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Golden Knights

1-0

Predators

+5500

Knights

+4500

2-0

Predators

+5500

Knights

+3500

2-1

Predators

+1600

Knights

+1200

3-0

Predators

+4500

Knights

+2200

3-1

Predators

+2400

Knights

+1400

3-2

Predators

+1000

Knights

+750

4-0

Predators

+6000

Knights

+2500

4-1

Predators

+2400

Knights

+1100

4-2

Predators

+2200

Knights

+1300

4-3

Predators

+1300

Knights

+1000

5-0

Predators

+12000

Knights

+4000

5-1

Predators

+4500

Knights

+1600

5-2

Predators

+2800

Knights

+1300

5-3

Predators

+3300

Knights

+2000

5-4

Predators

+2500

Knights

+2200

6-0

Predators

+2500

Knights

+6600

6-1

Predators

+11000

Knights

+3500

6-2

Predators

+5500

Knights

+2200

6-3

Predators

+4500

Knights

+2500

6-4

Predators

+6600

Knights

+4500

6-5

Predators

+6600

Knights

+5500

7-0

Predators

+6600

Knights

+10000

7-1

Predators

+6600

Knights

+6000

7-2

Predators

+14000

Knights

+5500

7-3

Predators

+10000

Knights

+4500

7-4

Predators

+10000

Knights

+6000

7-5

Predators

+14000

Knights

+11000

7-6

Predators

+14000

Knights

+13000

8-1

Predators

+14000

Knights

+10000

8-2

Predators

+14000

Knights

+9000

8-3

Predators

+14000

Knights

+11000

8-4

Predators

+14000

Knights

+11000

8-5

Predators

+14000

Knights

+14000

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Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

You might not get rich backing Vegas Golden Knights at -222. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 69% chance of winning this game. Nashville Predators are the underdogs at +180 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -130.

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Moneyline

Predators

+180

Knights

-222

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+280

Tie

+340

Knights

-130

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-143

Knights -1.5

+116

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 13
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 33.7
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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