The Nashville Predators (8-17-6) will try to stop a three-game home losing streak when they face the New York Rangers (15-14-1) on December 17 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's game.
The Rangers have totaled 25 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 34 goals. A total of 26 power-play opportunities during that time have netted six power-play goals (23.1%). They are 3-7-0 over those contests.
Predators vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Predators 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-148)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have an 8-17-6 record overall, with a 1-6-7 record in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- Nashville is 2-4-6 (10 points) in its 12 games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Predators scored only one goal, they lost both times.
- Nashville has taken six points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (0-7-6 record).
- The Predators have scored more than two goals 11 times, and are 8-3-0 in those games (to record 16 points).
- In the 10 games when Nashville has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 3-5-2 to record eight points.
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 4-5-3 (11 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 4-12-3 (11 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a 15-14-1 record this season and are -1-1 in games that have required overtime.
- In the 11 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 13 points.
- This season the Rangers scored only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- New York has earned six points (3-4-0 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (12-4-1).
- New York has scored a lone power-play goal in 11 games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 7-5-1 (15 points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 7-8-0 to record 14 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 2.26 | Goals Scored | 3.07 | 15th |
| 22nd | 3.16 | Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 15th |
| 12th | 29.3 | Shots | 30.4 | 6th |
| 27th | 30.1 | Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 29th |
| 24th | 17.98% | Power Play % | 21.79% | 14th |
| 1st | 87.5% | Penalty Kill % | 86.81% | 2nd |
Predators vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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