Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators NHL Prediction, Pick, Odds for November 13
The Nashville Predators (10-4-5) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (13-5-2) in an NHL matchup in Las Vegas, NV.
The Golden Knights are currently the favorites on the moneyline at -156, while the Predators are a +130 underdog. The total is currently at 6.5 (+112o / 138u)
Let’s dive into my Predators vs Golden Knights NHL prediction and pick for Friday, November 13. Be sure to follow me on the Action App for more picks and analysis.
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Nashville Predators
Who is hotter than the Predators right now?
The Preds are riding a six-game winning streak after sweeping both the Kings and Ducks in Southern California. Can they make it seven in a row against the Golden Knights?
Everything has gone Nashville’s way, especially after trading for former top prospect Shane Wright. And since coming to Music City, Wright has posted a goal and two assists, lining up with Filip Forsberg and Nils Hoglander.
I admit, I was a little bearish on how Nashville was approaching things. I didn’t like the idea of trading Zachary L’Heureux, and it felt like the Ross Colton trade was peculiar. But it’s worked out for the Preds nicely.
With Justus Annunen starting on Wednesday, expect Juuse Saros to be back between the pipes. Saros has been elite this season after a few down years, playing to a .918 SV% and a fourth-best 9.8 GSAx.
Meanwhile, the Golden Knights have recorded points in five consecutive games, including four straight wins. They took care of business against the Mammoth on Wednesday by winning 5-3.
This stretch was very much needed for Vegas, after losing five of its last six games, so it’s been a very up-and-down season thus far.
Ivan Barbashev was a couple of inches away from registering a hat trick on Wednesday, while Victor Olofsson has picked up where he left off after being on the shelf for a month.
Given how these teams have played, I think the under has a lot of value. FanDuel has the under at -138, but my current model has the under favored at -225.
In the past three games, Saros has only allowed two total goals. Meanwhile, whether it be Carter Hart or Adin Hill starting for the Knights, they both have allowed an average of two goals in each of their past four starts.
Pick: Under 6.5