Vegas vs Nashville Prediction 18 January 2026
🔊 Vegas and Nashville face off in another NHL round. Both teams are battling for a playoff spot. Vegas appear more successful, currently sitting in fourth place, and they are eager to climb higher. Nashville, on the other hand, are striving to earn points in every game to reach the coveted top eight.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Vegas Golden Knights and Nashville Predators:
- played 22 matches;
- at home ice 12 wins (including extra time), away - 10;
- scored goals: 72 against 57;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.59, 2nd - 2.05, 3rd - 2;
- average total of the match - 4.41.
The last time the sides met was on 31 December 2025 at the arena of the team Vegas Golden Knights - the match score was 2:4.
Head-to-head statistics Vegas - Nashville
Vegas Golden Knights Team Overview
Vegas are in outstanding form, riding a five-game winning streak. Over their last ten outings, the team have secured six victories, averaging 3.8 goals per game while conceding just over two. On home ice, the Knights are particularly formidable, finding the net even more frequently. Vegas's strength lies in their dynamic offense and their proficiency on the power play. We anticipate that in this matchup, the hosts will once again thrill their fans with a high-scoring performance.
In their last two games, Vegas have scored seven goals while conceding the same amount. This leads us to believe that the upcoming head-to-head will be another high-scoring affair.
Match Results: Vegas Golden Knights
Nashville Predators Team Overview
Nashville are proving to be formidable on the road, securing victories in four of their last five away games. They consistently score over three goals per match. However, their defense often lets them down, conceding approximately 3.48 goals in away games, which remains a vulnerability for the Predators.
The standout feature of Nashville's play is their effectiveness in the second period, where they typically net 2-3 goals on average during this stretch.
Match Results: Nashville Predators
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 22;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors - 4;
- Average total in the first period: 1.59;
- Today's home team averages 0.95 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 0.64.
First Period Stats: Vegas Golden Knights (home) vs Nashville Predators (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 23 vs 21;
- Number of wins: 6 (26.09%) vs 3 (14.29%);
- Number of losses: 10 (43.48%) vs 11 (52.38%);
- Number of draws: 7 (30.43%) vs 7 (33.33%).
- Average goals scored: 1.09 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 1.17 vs 1.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 7;
- Average total in the first period: 2.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 1.5) vs 2.3 (scored - 1, conceded - 1.3).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in last 5 Vegas Golden Knights home games (NHL).
- Over 1.5 goals in the 1st period in 10 of last 11 Nashville Predators away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 22;
- Number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 10.
- Vegas Golden Knights have not lost (in regular time) in last 7 games (NHL).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 3.27, for the away team - 2.59;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.41;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 5 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 7 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 9 once.
Statistics: Vegas Golden Knights vs Nashville Predators
- average total in the tournament: 6.02 vs 5.94;
- average total goals scored: 3.33 vs 2.89;
- average total goals conceded: 3.11 vs 3.28;
- Vegas Golden Knights: average total at home in the tournament - 3.57;
- Nashville Predators: average total away in the tournament - 3.14;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 3.8 (home - 3.8) vs 3.1 (away - 3.67).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Nashville Predators (NHL).
- Vegas Golden Knights scored over 2.5 goals in last 6 games (NHL).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The upcoming clash between Vegas and Nashville is set to be a high-scoring affair, thanks to the dynamic offenses of both teams. They often neglect their defensive duties and play with an extremely open style, particularly Vegas. For instance, the total over 5.5 has hit in seven consecutive home games for the "Knights." We'll back this outcome again here.No comments
Betting Tips: Vegas Golden Knights - Nashville Predators
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