Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction and Picks - November 16, 2025
Use Code SSWC Sunday Morning NHL action, and we have a Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction ready to rock and roll. This is part of the Global series and the Preds took game one on Friday by a score of 2-1 in OT. Nashville is now 6-13 on the year, while Pittsburgh is 9-9. Read on to see our Predators vs Penguins prediction.
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Preds Snap 5-Game Skid
The Predators snapped a five-game losing streak in Stockholm on Friday, rallying for a 2-1 overtime win against Pittsburgh in the NHL Global Series. Filip Forsberg thrilled the Swedish crowd by tying the game with just 1:10 left in regulation, and Steven Stamkos buried the winner 44 seconds into overtime. Juuse Saros, who has faced criticism during Nashville’s struggles, steadied the net with 16 saves, improving his season record to 6-6-3 with a 3.11 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage. The victory was a much-needed boost for a team that had dropped five straight, including a 6-3 defeat to the Rangers earlier in the week.
Even with the win, Nashville remains 6-9-4 and searching for consistency. Forsberg leads the team with 14 points, while Ryan O’Reilly and rookie Matthew Wood have chipped in double-digit totals. Wood’s emergence has been one of the bright spots, as he continues to show poise in big moments. Defensively, the Predators have struggled, allowing over three goals per game, but Friday’s effort showed they can clamp down when needed. Coach Andrew Brunette’s decision to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen gave the blue line added depth, and the team may stick with that alignment again in the rematch.
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Saros is expected to start again Sunday, with Justus Annunen still winless as the backup. Nashville’s hopes hinge on Saros rediscovering his elite form, and the team will look to build on the momentum from Forsberg’s heroics and Stamkos’ clutch finish. Playing in Sweden has energized Forsberg and Adam Wilsby, and the Predators will try to channel that energy into a second straight win to climb back into the Western Conference race.
Penguins Have Lost Three Straight
For Pittsburgh, Friday’s loss was another frustrating chapter in a growing slump. Evgeni Malkin scored the lone goal, banking a shot off Saros in the second period, but the Penguins managed just 17 shots on net and looked flat offensively. Arturs Silovs was sharp with 28 saves, but the defense faltered late, allowing Forsberg to tie the game and Stamkos to win it in overtime. The Penguins have now dropped three straight and five of their last six, a skid that has exposed their lack of depth and reliance on star power.
Despite the slide, Pittsburgh still sits at 9-5-4, holding third place in the Metropolitan Division. Sidney Crosby continues to lead the way with 11 goals and 20 points, while Malkin has been the team’s top playmaker with 18 assists. Bryan Rust and Anthony Mantha have chipped in offensively, but injuries have taken a toll. Tristan Jarry is sidelined with a lower-body injury and expected to miss at least three weeks, while Rickard Rakell is also out, thinning the forward group. The Penguins have leaned heavily on their veterans, but the lack of secondary scoring has been glaring, especially in tight games.
Silovs is expected to start again Sunday, entering with a 4-2-3 record and a .916 save percentage. He’s been steady, but Pittsburgh’s defensive lapses have left him vulnerable, and without Jarry available, the pressure falls squarely on his shoulders. Erik Karlsson, playing in front of Swedish fans, will be counted on to provide a spark from the back end, both in transition and on the power play. Pittsburgh has historically thrived in international showcases, but this trip has been anything but smooth. To avoid leaving Sweden empty-handed, the Penguins will need sharper execution, more sustained offensive pressure, and a commitment to protecting their young goaltender
Nashville Predators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick
Predators vs Penguins Moneyline Pick
- Nashville -102 (2 Units)
Nashville at -102 feels like a sharp angle given the context of this matchup. The Predators snapped their losing streak with Friday’s overtime win against Pittsburgh, and the way they did it matters — Forsberg and Stamkos delivered clutch goals, Saros steadied the net, and the team showed resilience in a tight defensive battle. That kind of momentum can carry over, especially with Forsberg energized by the Swedish crowd and Saros looking to build confidence after a rocky start to the season. Nashville’s lineup adjustments, including the 11-forward, 7-defenseman setup, gave them more stability on the back end, which could help neutralize Pittsburgh’s top-heavy attack.
On the other side, the Penguins are sliding, dropping five of their last six, and their offense has looked flat without Tristan Jarry and Rickard Rakell. Arturs Silovs has been solid in net, but he’s still relatively inexperienced, and the defensive breakdowns in front of him have been costly. Pittsburgh managed just 17 shots in Friday’s loss, a sign of how difficult it’s been for them to generate sustained pressure. With Nashville finding a spark and Pittsburgh struggling to finish, the Predators at near even money (-102) offer value, especially if Saros can replicate Friday’s composure and Forsberg continues to thrive in front of the home-country crowd.
Predators vs Penguins Over/Under Pick
- Under 6.5 (3 Units)
The Under 6.5 makes sense here given how both teams have been trending. Nashville’s offense has been inconsistent, averaging just over 2.5 goals per game, and while Forsberg and Stamkos came through late on Friday, the Predators have struggled to sustain pressure. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, has scored only four goals across its last three games and managed just 17 shots in the first meeting of this Global Series set. With Juuse Saros expected back in net for Nashville and Arturs Silovs holding steady for Pittsburgh, this matchup sets up as another tight, low-event contest where defensive adjustments and goaltending dictate the pace. That combination points strongly toward a game that stays under the 6.5 total.
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