Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions for Tuesday October 13 2026
Vegas is going on the road to face the Nashville Predators on Tuesday. The game is taking place at the Bridgestone Arena and has a puck drop time scheduled of 8:45 PM EST. The game is being aired on Local Vegas and has some Nashville broadcast, but no national networks are listed. The important note here is the fact that the Golden Knights have a game that they are playing on Monday night. At the time of this writing the odds had not been released yet. Make sure you are ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.
Golden Knights Continue A Strong Stretch
The Vegas team is coming in with a very impressive opening stretch to the season. Vegas is sitting on a 5-1-0 record overall, but when it comes to their last 5 games the Golden Knights have posted a 4-1-0 record. The last game for the Vegas team ended up being a 2-1 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings. Prior to that game the Golden Knights won in a 4-3 shootout against the Maple Leafs.
The offense for Vegas has been consistent on the season with a total of 22 goals scored and have allowed only 14 goals. This has led to a total of 3.67 goals per game scored, but the defense for the Vegas team has allowed only 2.33 goals per game on the year. The goal differential for the Vegas team is sitting at +8 on the year.
Predators Look To Capitalize On Rest
Nashville heads to this game here with a 2-1-2 record on the year overall. The home record for Nashville is sitting at 1-1-0 on the year so far. The last game on the ice for the Predators ended up being a 3-2 shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators. The game prior to that was a 5-2 win for Nashville over Montreal.
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When it comes to the scoring side of the puck the Predators have ended up getting a total of 14 goals scored or 2.80 goals per game. The defense for Nashville has allowed 13 goals on the year which has them sitting at only 2.60 goals per game. The discipline on defense is what has really helped to allow the Nashville team to get the wins they have needed in the close games.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions
Moneyline Pick — Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas has demonstrated greater consistency at both ends of the ice, winning five of six games before Monday and outscoring opponents by eight goals. Nashville has been competitive, but the Predators have not consistently generated enough offense to match the Golden Knights' overall scoring depth. Vegas has several players capable of deciding a game, and its recent victories have included both high-scoring and tight defensive contests. The major concern is the back-to-back schedule, especially if Monday's game against Minnesota becomes physically demanding. Nevertheless, Vegas has shown enough quality to remain the preferred moneyline selection, provided the price is reasonable.
Total Pick — Under 6.5 Goals, If Available
Both teams have produced relatively solid defensive numbers, and Nashville has played several closely contested games. Vegas held Los Angeles to one goal in its latest completed outing, while Nashville has generally kept opposing offenses manageable. The Golden Knights' schedule could also encourage a more controlled pace rather than another highly aggressive offensive performance. Although Vegas has the personnel to generate a large scoring total, Nashville's home-ice advantage and defensive approach should make this a competitive game. The under at 6.5 provides a reasonable threshold, although the final goaltending assignments remain essential.
Final Picks: Vegas Golden Knights Moneyline | Under 6.5 Goals (target)
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