New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Predators

The New York Rangers square off against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, December 21.

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Predators to win. They have a strong chance of beating the Rangers and the -104 makes plenty of appeal.

New York Rangers have won their previous two games. The latest was a 5-4 (SO) home triumph at Madison Square Garden against Philadelphia Flyers. Artemi Panarin registered two goals, with Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad also finding the net.

Nashville Predators won their last game which was at home. It was a 5-3 triumph at Bridgestone Arena against Toronto Maple Leafs. Luke Evangelista was among the goalscorers where five different players found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rangers have won the last two encounters against the Predators. They achieved winning scorelines of 4-0 and 6-3 at Madison Square Garden. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Jonathan Quick (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-17-2	3.1	.891	2
23/24	18-6-2	2.62	.911	2

Justus Annunen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-12-2	2.7	.906	1
23/24	8-4-1	2.25	.928	2

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have given up 2.9 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

Artemi Panarin is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with J.T. Miller recording 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.69 goal against average with a .900 save percentage.

The Predators have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.0 shots on goal, with a 15.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 31.6 shots, averaging 5.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.0%.

The top points scorer is Steven Stamkos with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, while Filip Forsberg is next best after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.66 GAA with a .914 SV%.

New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Dive into our full New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Nashville Predators to simply achieve a victory in this NHL clash. Our pick can be taken at -104 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Rangers vs Predators stats:

• Predators have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Predators have won 6 of their last 10 games.

Predators Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 51% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Vincent Trocheck Over 1.5 Shots -175

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -175 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 2 - 5 Predators

The Predators are available at +1700 when it comes to them winning 5-2. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Predators

1-0

Rangers

+5000

Predators

+5000

2-0

Rangers

+4500

Predators

+4500

2-1

Rangers

+1400

Predators

+1400

3-0

Rangers

+3000

Predators

+3300

3-1

Rangers

+1800

Predators

+1800

3-2

Rangers

+850

Predators

+850

4-0

Rangers

+4000

Predators

+4000

4-1

Rangers

+1600

Predators

+1600

4-2

Rangers

+1600

Predators

+1600

4-3

Rangers

+1000

Predators

+1000

5-0

Rangers

+7500

Predators

+7500

5-1

Rangers

+2800

Predators

+2500

5-2

Rangers

+1700

Predators

+1700

5-3

Rangers

+2400

Predators

+2400

5-4

Rangers

+2000

Predators

+2000

6-0

Rangers

+11000

Predators

+11000

6-1

Rangers

+6000

Predators

+6000

6-2

Rangers

+3400

Predators

+3300

6-3

Rangers

+3000

Predators

+3000

6-4

Rangers

+5000

Predators

+5000

6-5

Rangers

+5000

Predators

+5000

7-1

Rangers

+11000

Predators

+10000

7-2

Rangers

+9000

Predators

+8000

7-3

Rangers

+6000

Predators

+6000

7-4

Rangers

+7000

Predators

+6600

7-5

Rangers

+11000

Predators

+11000

7-6

Rangers

+12000

Predators

+12000

8-2

Rangers

+13000

Predators

+14000

8-3

Rangers

+14000

Predators

+14000

8-4

Rangers

+12500

Predators

+12000

8-5

Rangers

+14000

Predators

+15000

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New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. Nashville Predators are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for New York Rangers. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -143.

If you’re betting on the National Hockey League, we recommend heading to the top betting apps and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager before the puck drops and during the games.

Moneyline

Rangers

-110

Predators

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+148

Tie

+310

Predators

+145

Puck Line

Rangers +1.5

-263

Predators -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+116

Over 5.5

-143

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New York Rangers Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 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 8 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 3.60 goals and allowed 3.10 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: 0.4
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 27.4
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 31.8
• Hits: 28.6
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.7
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 31.6
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.9

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