Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions April 12th 2025

Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators April 12th 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Predators and Golden Knights. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Golden Knights are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Predators.

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Nashville vs. Vegas Key Information

• Teams: Predators at Golden Knights
• Where: T-Mobile Arena Las Vegas
• Date: Saturday, April 12th
• Betting Odds VEG -244 | NAS +203 O/U 6

The Predators Can Win If…

Nashville improved to 29-42-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. They had five different players score in the game.

Nashville found the net five times in their 5-2 victory over the Avalanche, with five different players scoring. Gustav Nyquist added his 4th goal of the season on an empty net, while Filip Forsberg netted his 7th, also on an empty net. Roman Josi scored his first goal of the season on a power play, and Steven Stamkos, with his 2nd goal of the season, also converted on a power play. Colton Sissons contributed with his 1st goal of the year.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and finished with 15 giveaways. Gustav Nyquist picked up his 4th assist of the season, while Jonathan Marchessault now has 5 assists. Steven Stamkos earned his 3rd assist, and Roman Josi added his 6th assist of the year.

Nashville’s defense gave up the first goal 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held on for a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

• Through their last three games, the Predators have a record of 2-1. Their strong play has also resulted in an puck line mark of 3-0 (last 3). They had an over/under mark of 2-1 in those same games.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Predators have gone 3-7 straight up. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 6-4 and an over-under mark of 3-7.

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The Golden Knights Can Win If…

Vegas improved to 48-22-9 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. The Golden Knights were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 7 surpassed that mark.

After falling behind 2-0, Vegas responded with four different players finding the net. Brett Howden scored the game-winner at 2:15 in overtime.

After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights got on the board when Pavel Dorofeyev netted his 7th goal of the season. Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal, and later added two assists, bringing his season total to 5 assists. William Karlsson scored his 2nd goal of the season, and Brett Howden secured the overtime win with his 6th goal.

Vegas fired 35 shots on goal and tallied 13 giveaways. They finished with 7 assists, including Hanifin’s two, while Mark Stone picked up his 15th assist of the season.

Vegas’s defense gave up the first two goals, one at 12:00 in the 2nd period and another at 13:10 in the 3rd. They had also allowed the first goal of the game. Adin Hill had a save percentage of 84.2% with 16 saves. Defensively, the Golden Knights had 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Through their last three games, the Golden Knights have a record of 2-1. Across these games, they have put together an puck line mark of 1-2 as well as an over-under record of 0-3.
• Vegas has put together a record of 7-3 in their last ten games (regular season). Their record against the puck line in this stretch is 5-5 to go along with an over-under mark of 2-7-1.

The Lean

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Golden Knights is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -244, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Predators to cover. Even if the Golden Knights win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Predators should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Golden Knights Eye Division Crown in Key Matchup vs. Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights are on the brink of history—and another banner. With a regulation win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, the Golden Knights can clinch their fourth Pacific Division title in just eight seasons.

Vegas (48-22-9, 105 points) holds a six-point cushion over the second-place Los Angeles Kings and could wrap up the division even earlier if the Kings fall to Colorado earlier in the day. A regulation victory would also tie the franchise record for home wins in a season (29), a mark first set during the team’s stunning inaugural 2017-18 campaign.

“It’s an accomplishment… Some teams in our division haven’t done it in years, so it’s not automatic. We’ve put a lot of work into it,”

– Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy on the significance of another division crown.

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The Golden Knights are 3-0-1 in their last four and coming off a dramatic 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. William Karlsson netted the game-winner, while defenseman Brayden McNabb sealed it with a clutch save near the goal line in the final seconds.

“We find ways to win… They’re not all Picasso’s, but when it’s crunch time, I think our guys understand the value of getting two points,”

– Cassidy on his team’s late-season mentality.

Nashville (29-42-8, 66 points) enters as the spoiler, sitting seventh in the Central Division and long eliminated from playoff contention. But the Predators are enjoying a mini resurgence, winning back-to-back games, including Thursday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Utah Hockey Club. Filip Forsberg scored the shootout winner, and Juuse Saros stood tall with 39 saves and a perfect shootout performance.

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“We’ve got to keep building… We’re doing a lot of good things and getting rewarded for it,”

– Filip Forsberg on the Predators’ late push for positive momentum.

Coach Andrew Brunette has rejoined the team after tending to a family medical emergency, adding emotional weight to the team’s final stretch. This game also marks the rubber match between the clubs, with each winning once on the road. Saturday will be their first meeting in Vegas this season.

While Nashville looks to finish strong for pride, Vegas is dialed in on locking up the division and entering the postseason on a high note.