Nashville Predators vs Arizona Coyotes 3/9/2023 Tips, Free Picks and Previews
In NHL action on Thursday, March 9, 2023, the Nashville Predators will face off against the Arizona Coyotes at Mullett Arena, AZ, at 9:00 PM ET. Following their shootout loss to Vancouver on Monday night, Nashville’s season record fell to 31-23-7, with a recent record of 5-1-1 in their last seven matches. The Predators currently sit fifth in the Central Division, 12 points behind the division-leading Stars. They are also six points behind the Jets for the second wild-card spot and seven points behind the Avalanche for the final playoff position.
Nashville has struggled to score this season, averaging just 2.85 goals per game, ranking them 25th in the league in goals scored per game. However, their defense has been solid, allowing an average of 2.90 goals per game, placing them 12th in goals against. On the power play, the Predators convert on 19% of their opportunities, placing them tied for 23rd in the league. They are also tied for tenth in penalty killing, successfully handling 81.5% of their shorthanded situations.
- Nashville is 4-2 SU in their last 6 outings with the Coyotes.
- The Nashville Predators are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Nashville’s last 6 games on the road against Arizona.
Nashville Predators vs Arizona Coyotes 3/9/2023 Tips, Free Picks and Previews
On Tuesday night, the Arizona Coyotes snapped a three-game losing streak with a resounding victory over the St. Louis Blues on home ice. Despite being outshot in the first period, the Coyotes entered the dressing room tied at one apiece after Christian Fischer’s 11th goal of the season tied the game. Arizona then took control in the second period, outshooting the Blues and netting the only goal of the frame to take a 2-1 lead into the final period. The win improved the Coyotes’ record to 22-32-10, leaving them in seventh place in the Central Division and trailing the first-place Stars by 27 points.
The team remains far behind the playoff positions, sitting 21 points behind the Jets for the second wild-card spot and 22 points behind the Avalanche for the final guaranteed playoff spot. Arizona’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 27th in the league in goals per game with an average of 2.72, while their defense has allowed an average of 3.63 goals per game, placing them 28th in the league in goals against. The Coyotes’ power play has also been lackluster, ranking 25th in the league with a conversion rate of 18.8%, while their penalty killing has been similarly subpar, with a success rate of 74.5%, placing them 27th in the league.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games at home against Nashville.
- Arizona is 6-13 SU in their last 19 games with a rival in the Western Conference.
- Arizona are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Nashville Predators vs Arizona Coyotes. The NHL pick for this game is the Nashville Predators. As the regular season enters its final stretch, both the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes find themselves in precarious positions outside of the playoff picture. Ahead of the trade deadline, Nashville made a series of moves to acquire draft picks for the future, signaling a shift towards a rebuild in the offseason. However, they can still salvage their season by winning games against teams with nothing left to play for. Unfortunately, they missed out on a chance to do so in their recent loss to the Vancouver Canucks. Nonetheless, the Predators possess a talented roster, despite trading away players such as Nino Niederreiter and Taylor Jeannot. Winning on the road won’t come easy, but it’s crucial for Nashville to do so if they want to remain in contention. Therefore, it’s predicted that the Nashville Predators will emerge victorious with a score of 6-3.
NHL Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Mullett Arena, AZ
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
TV: BSSO
NHL Odds: Nashville Predators -160
NHL Totals: 6.5
