Utah Hockey vs. Predators Picks and Prediction – 4/14/2025

Utah Hockey Club (37-30-13) vs. Nashville Predators (29-43-8)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
TV: ESPN+

Previous Games:

  • Utah: 5-3 win vs. Dallas

  • Nashville: 5-3 loss vs. Vegas

Head-to-Head:

Utah has had the upper hand recently, winning 3 of their last 4 games, while Nashville continues to struggle with 7 losses in their last 10 games. The Predators have a strong goaltender in Juuse Saros, but Utah's recent form and overall play make them the more consistent team coming into this matchup.

Utah Hockey Club Breakdown:

Utah comes into this game having won 3 of their last 4 games, including an impressive win over Dallas. The team is scoring 2.9 goals per game but has allowed 2.98 goals per game, which indicates some defensive struggles. Goaltender Karel Vejmelka has posted a 2.52 GAA with a .902 SV%, which has been solid but not elite. Still, the team’s offense has been clicking, and they are coming off a momentum-building win.

Key Players:

  • Dylan Guenther: 2 goals, 8 assists

  • Logan Cooley: 3 goals, 6 assists

Nashville Predators Breakdown:

Nashville continues to struggle, particularly with defense, as they have allowed 3.33 goals per game. Juuse Saros remains their strongest player, with a 2.96 GAA and a 19-30-6 record. The Predators are 2-7 in their last 9 games and are facing a difficult Utah team on the brink of playoff contention. Their offense has been weak, averaging just 2.55 goals per game, and their defense has been even worse, allowing 3.33 goals per game.

Key Players:

  • Filip Forsberg: 3 goals, 5 assists

  • Luke Evangelista: 2 goals, 6 assists

Betting Trends:

Utah Hockey Club:

  • 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.

  • 8 of Utah’s last 12 games on the road have gone OVER.

Nashville Predators:

  • 2-7 SU in their last 9 games.

  • 13 of Nashville’s last 18 games have gone UNDER.

Exact Score Prediction:

Utah Hockey Club 4 – Nashville Predators 2

Our Best Bet:

Utah Hockey Club -135 ML

Despite a shaky defense, Utah has been playing better overall, with key players like Dylan Guenther and Logan Cooley contributing significantly. Nashville's struggles, both offensively and defensively, especially at home, make Utah the clear pick to win here. Utah is also coming off a strong win, which should boost their confidence on the road.

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