New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 12/17/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Rangers (-145) Predators (+125)

The New York Rangers (15-14-1) are on their way to Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday where they will take on the Nashville Predators (8-17-6). The odds on this game have the Rangers at -145 and the Predators are coming in at +125. The total is set at 6.5.

The New York Rangers had a rough game after their 3-2 loss to the Blues in their previous contest . New York earned 2 penalty mins in this game. They also had 1 chance with the advantage but weren't able to score. The Rangers didn't have their best offensive outing in the loss. In the game, they converted 2 of the 28 shots they attempted.

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New York Rangers opponents have earned 91 power play tries (17th in pro hockey) and have a total of 12 goals in those chances. The Rangers have seen 949 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .904. New York has taken 912 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.1%. When at even strength, the Rangers have conceded 79 goals while earning 75 themselves. New York steps onto the ice with 78 power play opportunities and they have notched 17 goals out of those advantages, giving them a percentage of 21.79%. For the current campaign, they have scored 31 points and their points % is .517. In terms of their scoring capabilities, the New York Rangers have accounted for 92 goals (19th in pro hockey) this year and have surrendered 91.

The man in net for this game is Igor Shesterkin. Shesterkin has played in 235 games over the course of his NHL career. He has earned a mark of 145-70-18 and got the start in 230 games. The opposition has scored 567 goals against Shesterkin in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.73. Shesterkin has had 7,043 shots taken against him and has accrued 6,476 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .919 in his 12,479 mins played. Over the course of his pro career, Shesterkin has accrued 148 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .643.

In their last contest, Nashville played the Avalanche in a game where the Predators ended up taking the loss by a mark of 5-2. They had 1 chance on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Predators had 2 goals out of the 39 shots on goal they took.

Nashville has attempted 911 shots (13th in the league) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 7.68%, while allowing their opponents 936 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 87.50% on the other teams 96 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.5%. They have earned 89 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 17.98%. The Predators have accumulated 54 goals at even strength and 16 goals (22nd in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 98 goals to be scored by way of 86 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Nashville Predators have tallied 70 goals, 22 points, in addition to a points percentage of .355.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Juuse Saros patrolling the crease. He has accounted for 10,366 saves out of the 11,311 shots attempted, giving him a percentage of .916. Saros has compiled a career mark of 188-133-37 and has been in net for 375 games. He has been a starter 358 contests and has played 20,106 mins. Saros' quality start percentage is 60.3% and he has accumulated 216 quality starts in his pro career. His opposition is averaging 2.82 goals/game and he has conceded 945 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Nashville (+125)

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