Season Record:30-21 +6.50 Units
Let’s take a look at some betting trends for this match-up. Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games and 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road. Nashville is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston and 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing on the road against Boston. Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games and 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home. Boston has the fewest power play chances in the league with just 2.3 per game. Nashville has the second worst power play in the league at 11.5%. Nashville has the second stingiest defense in the league at 2.0 goals per game. Nashville gives up the second fewest power plays in the league at 2.7 per game.
In the last few years Boston has been one of the best teams in the league. This year though has not been great for them. Nashville on the other hand may have the their best team in franchise history. The Predators have allowed the fewest goals in the league with Pekka Rinne posting a 1.84 goals-against average and an NHL-best 22 victories. Tuukka Rask, who won the Vezina Trophy last season with a 2.04 GAA, is 1-2-2 with a 2.33 GAA in his last five and has a 2.52 mark on the season. He’s 1-0-2 with a .924 save percentage in three career starts against the Predators after making 38 stops in the first meeting.
Here is the deal for tonight. We believe that out of all the games tonight Predators hold the most valuable due to the odds. SO why not take a chance on a team who is considered one of the best teams in the league at a very good price? Best of Luck!
Play:Nashville Predators @ 5dimes 2.25
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