Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Picks and Prediction for Tuesday October 13, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, Tuesday night for a Western Conference matchup against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:45 PM with coverage available on ESPN+. Vegas comes into this matchup looking to continue its early-season success as the Golden Knights play their second game in as many nights following a road trip to Minnesota on Monday, currently 5-2-0 on the year. Nashville comes into this game up and down on the year, 2-1-2 overall, after dropping 2 of the last 3 following a shootout loss to Ottawa last game on October 10, 2026. Vegas is listed as a -128 favorite, while Nashville comes in at +106. The total for this matchup is set at 6.5 goals. Keep up with all the action through our NHL Picks.
Vegas looks for the bounce back
The Vegas Golden Knights offense has carried them thus far this season, averaging 3.67 goals on 33.2 shots per game. Defensively, Vegas has been stout, holding opponents to 2.33 goals on 24 shots, though they gave up four total goals in their loss to Minnesota on Monday. Jack Eichel is leading the Vegas offense this season with 12 points and 9 assists. Mark Stone is second on the roster with 7 points, and Tomas Hertl has added a third-best five points this year. Victor Olofsson has scored 5 points and leads the team with 4 goals.
Carter Hart had a ton of trouble in the net on Monday, giving up three goals on 27 shots to post an .889 save percentage in just over 58 minutes before Minnesota found the empty net for their fourth goal. William Karlsson and Rasmus Andersson led the way for the Vegas offense, scoring one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Vegas:
- Parker Wotherspoon (Out) - Oct 20
- Lukas Cormier (IR-NR) - Oct 22
Nashville tries to get the season going in the right direction
The Nashville Predators offense has been below average this season, averaging just 2.8 goals and 21.8 shots. Defensively, Nashville is allowing two-point-six goals on 30 shots, but they have given up eight goals across their last two losses. Steven Stamkos is leading Nashville this season with 7 points and three goals. Roman Josi is second on the roster with six points, along with a team high 5 assists this season. Filip Forsberg is third on the roster this year with four points in five games played.
Matt Murray was solid the last time out for Nashville, giving up two goals on 20 shots in just under 65 minutes before allowing the game-winning goal in the shootout. Jonathan Marchessault and Ross Colton led the way for Nashville in their last outing, scoring one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Nashville:
- Mavrik Bourque (Day-To-Day) - Oct 13
- Justus Annunen (IR) -Oct 13
Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators Picks and Prediction
Pick: Vegas Golden Knights
A difficult road challenge awaits Vegas Tuesday night as the Golden Knights visit Nashville for their second game in as many days. Despite the quick turnaround, Vegas has the offensive talent and experience needed to handle a Predators team that could struggle defensively. Nashville will look to establish its offense early and take advantage of the Golden Knights playing on consecutive nights, but containing Vegas throughout the contest could prove difficult. The Golden Knights have plenty of depth throughout their lineup and should be able to generate consistent scoring opportunities against the Predators. Nashville will have the home crowd behind it and should make things competitive, but Vegas has enough weapons to take control of the game when it matters most. Give the Golden Knights the edge on the road.
Pick: Over 6.5
Scoring opportunities should be plentiful Tuesday night when Vegas and Nashville meet in a Western Conference showdown. The Golden Knights have an explosive offensive attack capable of putting multiple goals on the board, while the Predators should be able to take advantage of a Vegas team playing its second game in as many nights. Nashville has enough offensive weapons to create problems for the Golden Knights defense, especially if fatigue becomes a factor as the game progresses. Vegas will look to establish its offensive rhythm early and force Nashville to keep pace throughout the contest. Both teams have the talent needed to generate quality looks at the net, and defensive mistakes could lead to additional scoring opportunities on either side. Expect an entertaining matchup with enough offensive production to push the total over 6.5 goals.
Final Picks: Vegas Golden Knights ML and Over 6.5
Game Written Before Completion of the Game on Monday