The Arizona Coyotes (23-23-3) battle with the Nashville Predators (26-23-2) for the third encounter this season on Saturday, February 10, at 8:00 PM ET at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators are favorites at home for this matchup, currently with a moneyline at -150.

The Coyotes have lost their last four games and need to break the losing streak soon. Their most recent defense was a 3-2 showing against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Clayton Keller leads their offense with 46 points and 21 goals. For assists, Matias Maccelli has chimed in with 26 and will be a crucial part in their chances at winning. Together, they will need to set the tone early for their offense.

The Coyotes have achieved an average of 2.92 goals and 26.6 shots per game, holding a 22.1 power play percentage with 33 goals scored and 33 conceded. To gain an advantage over the Predators, they should tactically capitalize on power play opportunities.

Defensively, they permit an average of 3.06 goals against and confront 31.8 shot attempts per game, presenting a slightly unfavorable ratio compared to their offensive performance each game. Nevertheless, their strong penalty kill percentage of 79.0 establishes a sturdy defensive barrier against the Predators.

The Predators have gone 1-4 in their last five games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. Their most recent defeat was a 4-2 showing against the Los Angeles Kings.

They have slightly better performances offensively from a few players in comparison to the Coyotes. This includes Filip Forsberg leading with 51 points and 24 goals, while Roman Josi leads with 35 assists.

The Predators, on average, score 2.96 goals and take 30.9 shots per game. They will need to be aggressive early if they want a shot at winning. In power plays, they have netted 33 goals and allowed 38, resulting in a power play percentage of 18.6.

Defensively, they concede 3.14 goals and face 30.0 shots per game. This defensive performance is slightly less favorable than their offensive stats, comparable to the Coyotes. Their penalty kill percentage is 76.5, slightly lower than the Coyotes', possibly impacting the upcoming game.

MyBookie offers the NHL betting odds for this showdown, which favors the Nashville Predators (-150). In the last two meetings, the Coyotes have won in both situations with a total score of 10-7 combined.

The Coyotes have had issues on defense lately, just like the Predators, but have arguably been much worse. This is arguably a coin flip for who could win this matchup, but look for the Predators to get back on track at in their comfort of their home arena.