The Pittsburgh Penguins (9-5-3) face the Nashville Predators (5-9-4) Friday in the NHL Global Series. Puck drop from Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, is set for 2 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Penguins vs. Predators odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

2024-25 season series: Penguins won 2-0

The Penguins fell 3-2 to the LA Kings Sunday as +143 home dogs. RW Anthony Mantha scored his eighth goal of the season. His production has been crucial with 35-goal scorer Rickard Rakell on IR with a hand injury. The Pens have lost 4 of 5 and allowed 17 goals in the process.

The Preds have lost 5 straight after a 6-3 loss at the New York Rangers Monday as +171 dogs. RW Matthew Wood had a hat trick to give him 6 goal

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