New York Rangers vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions November 10th 2025

Game Preview – Nashville Predators @ New York Rangers

The Nashville Predators visit the New York Rangers on Monday night at Madison Square Garden, where frustration is mounting for a Rangers team still searching for its first home victory of the season.

New York (7-7-2) is winless in seven home games (0-6-1) — the worst home start in franchise history — and only the 20th time in NHL history a team has gone this long without a home win to start a campaign. The Rangers were blanked 5-0 by the rival Islanders on Saturday, extending their home scoring drought to 23-6 overall.

Despite home struggles, the Rangers are 7-1-1 on the road, showing flashes of elite potential. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad continue to drive offensive generation, combining for 11 shots and 19 shot attempts in the loss to the Islanders. However, finishing remains an issue, as New York has been shut out five times at Madison Square Garden already.

Nashville (5-8-4) isn’t faring much better, losing five of its last six games and entering this matchup on its second four-game winless streak of the year. The Predators blew a two-goal lead in a 5-4 loss to Dallas on Saturday, surrendering three third-period goals, including two in a 47-second span.

With both teams desperate to stabilize their seasons, Monday’s matchup has the makings of a tense, grind-it-out affair — and a potential turning point for New York’s dismal home record.

Line Movement and Odds

Oddsmakers opened the Rangers as -175 moneyline favorites, with Nashville priced around +150. The puckline sits at Rangers -1.5 (+143) and Predators +1.5 (-177). The total is 5.5 goals, slightly shaded to the over (-114).

Early betting has split fairly evenly, with public money leaning toward the Rangers’ bounce-back narrative but sharp bettors eyeing value on Nashville’s plus line given New York’s home struggles.

Betting Market	Current Line
Puckline	Rangers -1.5 (+143) / Predators +1.5 (-177)
Moneyline	Rangers -178 / Predators +149
Total (O/U)	5.5 Goals (Over -114 / Under -105)

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New York Rangers Outlook

The Rangers’ offense has gone stagnant at home, managing only six goals in seven games. They’ve generated chances — ranking among the top 10 in shot attempts — but continue to lack finishing precision and secondary scoring support.

Artemi Panarin remains the most consistent playmaker, while Mika Zibanejad leads the team in shot volume but has been snakebitten on home ice. Defenseman Adam Fox remains their points leader and power-play anchor, though overall puck movement has been disjointed under sustained forechecking pressure.

Goaltending remains a relative strength. Jonathan Quick has won three of his four starts and owns a 2.12 goals-against average. Igor Shesterkin’s numbers have dipped slightly amid defensive breakdowns, but his home save percentage still hovers above .910.

Coach Mike Sullivan’s message has been simple: more physical engagement and net-front presence. The Rangers rank fourth in hits per game (26.1) — proof of effort — but need more scoring efficiency to translate energy into results.

New York Rangers Injury Report

• Matt Rempe (C) – Out, upper body
• Vincent Trocheck (C) – Out, upper body

Nashville Predators Outlook

Nashville continues to struggle with consistency. Saturday’s collapse against Dallas encapsulated their season: flashes of offensive potential undone by defensive lapses. The Predators have scored at least four goals in three of their last five games but allowed five or more in all of them.

Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos provide offensive punch, combining for 25 points. Ryan O’Reilly remains a steady two-way contributor, while Roman Josi’s absence has exposed defensive vulnerabilities — especially in transition. Nashville ranks 24th in expected goals against and bottom-third in high-danger chances allowed.

Juuse Saros remains capable of stealing games, posting a .912 save percentage and 348 total saves on the year. However, inconsistent defensive coverage in front of him continues to inflate his workload.

Coach Andrew Brunette has emphasized puck control and discipline, but turnovers persist. The Predators’ 20 giveaways against Dallas were their third-most of the season. Limiting those errors and staying out of the penalty box will be key to quieting New York’s top power-play unit.

Nashville Predators Injury Report

• Roman Josi (D) – Out, upper body
• Zachary L’Heureux (LW) – Out, lower body
• Cole Smith (LW) – Out, upper body
• Adam Wilsby (D) – Questionable, lower body

Key Matchup / Path to Victory

The defining factor will be goaltending and discipline. For the Rangers, this is a test of patience and execution against a team prone to self-inflicted mistakes. If Zibanejad and Panarin can finally convert on home ice, the Rangers’ shot quality should overwhelm a Predators defense that has allowed five or more goals in six games this season.

For Nashville, success depends on Saros holding form under heavy pressure. If Forsberg and O’Reilly can generate rush chances against New York’s forecheck, the Predators have enough scoring depth to exploit defensive breakdowns.

Both teams must avoid costly penalties — the Rangers rank top-10 on the power play, while Nashville’s penalty kill sits 26th in efficiency.

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Betting Trends

• Rangers are 0-6-1 at home this season.
• Predators are 1-5-2 in their last eight games.
• Rangers are 5-7 SU overall but 6-6 on the puckline.
• Predators are 3-2 SU as favorites this year.
• Over is 3-2 in Nashville’s last five games.
• Under has hit in nine of New York’s last twelve overall.

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Prediction

Both teams are desperate, but the Rangers’ defensive stability and goaltending depth should finally yield their first home victory. Expect a cautious, low-scoring start before New York’s pressure breaks through in the later periods.

Projected Score: Rangers 4, Predators 2
Best Bet: Rangers Moneyline (-178)
Total Lean: Over 5.5 (-114)

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