The Nashville Predators (8-17-6) will attempt to stop a three-game home losing streak when they square off against the New York Rangers (15-14-1) on December 17 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will claim the win in Tuesday's game.

During the past 10 outings for the Rangers, their offense has scored 25 goals while their defense has given up 34 (they have a 3-7-0 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (23.1% conversion rate).

Predators vs. Rangers Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Predators 4, Rangers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Predators (-112)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators are 1-6-7 in overtime games as part of an 8-17-6 overall record.
Nashville has 10 points (2-4-6) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Predators recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
Nashville has taken six points from the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (0-7-6 record).
The Predators are 8-3-0 in the 11 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 16 points).
In the 10 games when Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-5-2 record (eight points).
In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 4-5-3 (11 points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 4-12-3 to record 11 points.

Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers have earned a record of -1-1 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 15-14-1.
New York has earned 13 points (6-4-1) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Rangers registered only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
New York has six points (3-4-0) when scoring two goals this season.
The Rangers have scored three or more goals 17 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (12-4-1).
This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games and picked up 13 points with a record of 6-4-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 7-5-1 (15 points).
The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.

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