Ryan O’Reilly didn’t put a shot on goal in Nashville’s win over Tampa Bay, but he still picked up an assist. That’s one way to get there if you’re backing him for a point against Carolina.
DraftKings listed Nashville at +164. If you’re backing the Predators, compare a point from their top-line center with an assist under for Carolina winger Jackson Blake.
Compare O’Reilly’s point and Blake’s assist under
The table uses each player’s appearances with his current club across this season and last. A goal or an assist clears O’Reilly’s line. Blake can score himself and still finish under his assist line.
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly 1+ point 2025–26 and 2026–27 Nashville appearances |
−150 | 83.3% (35/42) Predators wins |
63.2% (60/95) |
| Jackson Blake Under 0.5 assists 2025–26 and 2026–27 Carolina appearances |
−165 | 80.6% (29/36) Hurricanes losses |
58.6% (68/116) |
Ryan O’Reilly 1+ point (−150)
O’Reilly recorded a point in 35 of 42 Nashville wins and 60 of 95 appearances overall. He has one in all five wins this season and in 11 of 14 appearances overall. He’s projected to center Steven Stamkos and Mavrik Bourque.
He also had two goals and two assists in the win over Colorado. His seven misses in Nashville wins over the full sample include a game against Chicago, so a Predators win still leaves room for other lines to supply the scoring.
Jackson Blake under 0.5 assists (−165)
Blake went without an assist in 29 of 36 Carolina losses and 68 of 116 appearances overall. He has done so in three of four losses this season. He scored without an assist in the Edmonton loss and set up a goal in the Washington loss.
Blake is projected to skate with Logan Stankoven and Nikolaj Ehlers. Even if Nashville wins, one pass that leads to a Carolina goal can beat this under. At −165, the assist under costs more than the O’Reilly point offer.
Which player outcome fits your Nashville pick?
O’Reilly’s point fits a Nashville win built around its top line. Blake’s under leaves room for Carolina scoring, including a goal by Blake himself. If you expect Nashville’s first line to do the scoring, O’Reilly is the cheaper option. If you’re leaning toward Blake’s under, weigh the higher price against the four Carolina losses in his sample this season.
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