Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins odds, picks and predictions

The Nashville Predators (37-28-8) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (36-28-10) Thursday. Puck drop from PPG Paints Arena is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Predators vs. Penguins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Predators picked up a 2-1 win against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, cashing as a huge underdog (+278) as the Under (5.5) connected. The Preds have cashed the Under in 3 of the last 4 games, and 8 of the last 12 outings overall.

The Penguins were trucked 7-4 against the Detroit Red Wings on the road Tuesday, and Pittsburgh has slipped to just 2-6 in the last 8 games overall. Despite the skid, the Pens are still 1 point ahead of the Florida Panthers for the 2nd wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, and Pittsburgh has a game in hand.