Don't sleep on David Pastrnak going over 4.5 shots on goal in the upcoming NHL showdown between the Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators. 

If there's one thing we've learned this season, it's that David Pastrnak is a shot-generating machine. The Boston Bruins' star winger has been lighting up the league with his laser-accurate shot and relentless offensive drive. With the line set at 4.5 shots on goal for the upcoming clash against the Nashville Predators, it's time to ride the Pastrnak train and cash in on the over.

Pastrnak has been an absolute force this season, averaging 4.79 shots on goal. But let's dive even deeper into the stats to see why we're all about that over life. At home, Pastrnak is putting up a solid 4.92 shots on goal, while on the road, he's still bringing the heat with an average of 4.68 shots on goal. In 43 games this season, he's had more than 4.5 shots on goal, while in 30 games, he's fallen below that mark.

But wait, there's more. Over the last 20 games, Pastrnak has been on fire, averaging 4.7 shots on goal and hitting the over in 12 of those contests. And if that's not enough to convince you, take a look at his last 10 games, where he's been straight-up feasting with an average of 5.2 shots on goal and hitting the over in 8 of those matchups. Oh, and in case you were wondering, when facing Nashville this season, Pastrnak averaged a cool 5.0 shots on goal in their lone meeting.

In the context of the Bruins' recent performance, it's important to note that Pastrnak has had to step up in the absence of key players like Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand. Just a couple of days ago, he scored twice and eclipsed the 50-goal mark in a 4-3 shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes. With the Bruins on a seven-game winning streak and Pastrnak playing some of the best hockey this season, it's hard to see him slowing down anytime soon.

Moreover, Pastrnak has been trending up over the last 5 games, averaging a jaw-dropping 5.8 shots on goal and hitting the over in all 5 contests. With the Bruins vying for the top spot in the NHL and Pastrnak continuing to elevate his game, there's no reason to bet against him hitting the over in the upcoming matchup against the Predators.

On the other side of the ice, Nashville's defense will have their hands full trying to contain Pastrnak. While the Predators have shown flashes of solid play this season, they'll be hard-pressed to keep up with the Bruins' high-octane offense led by the red-hot Pastrnak.

David Pastrnak is a great shooter and is likely to get more than 4.5 shots on goal in the Bruins vs. Predators game. This means you could make some money if you bet on him. It's not a sure thing, but it's a good bet based on his recent performance.

Pick #5 - David Pastrnak o4.5 SOG - available on Draftkings @ -150