The Nashville Predators (28-25-2) take on the Vegas Golden Knights (32-17-6) for the second time this season on Tuesday, February 20, at 10:00 PM ET at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights are slightly favored to win at home with a moneyline at -140.

The Predators are 2-3 in their last five games heading into this matchup. Their most recent battle was a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues, which ended their two-game losing skid.

They have had great success in offense from Filip Forsberg this season, who leads them with 55 points and 26 goals. Roman Josi also contributes a lot to their success, with 39 assists accumulated so far.

The Predators typically score an average of 3.00 goals per game with 31.0 shots, maintaining a power play percentage of 19.4. In these scenarios, they have netted 37 goals but allowed 43, indicating a discernible disadvantage.

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.26 goals per game on 30.6 shot attempts, showing a slight negative difference from their offensive performance. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage of 75.4 is slightly lower than that of the Golden Knights.

The Golden Knights are 3-2 in their last five matchups, most notably with a recent win. This was a 4-0 shutout over the San Jose Sharks, which also ended their two-game losing skid.

Their offense has similarities when compared to the Predators. This includes leadership from Mark Stone (53 points, 37 assists) and Jonathan Marchessault (28 goals). If the two of them start off strong, their offense can take off and never look back.

The Golden Knights exhibit an average of 3.15 goals per game from 31.1 shots, highlighting their offensive strength. With 36 goals scored and 29 conceded during power plays, they maintain a power play percentage of 19.6, similar to the Predators.

Defensively, they allow an average of 2.69 goals per game against 30.4 shots, showcasing solid defensive skills compared to their offensive performance. Their penalty kill percentage of 80.7 slightly surpasses that of the Predators, potentially influencing their defensive effectiveness.

MyBookie offers appealing NHL betting odds, with the Vegas Golden Knights (-140) as favorites for a chance at a home victory. The last time these two met, the Golden Knights won at home with a 4-1 performance back in January.

The Predators are solid on the road with a 14-10-2 record, while the Golden Knights are competitive at home with a 19-7-2 record. Looking at current trends, the Golden Knights are poised for success once again. Their offense slightly outpaces the Predators, while their defense is going to be key to victory.