Saturday’s game that pits the Nashville Predators versus the Detroit Red Wings, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 goals)

• In 35 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Detroit played 46 games last season with over 6.5 goals.
• The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams allowed a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Red Wings were ninth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Red Wings were 24th in the league in goals allowed, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators won 27 of their 44 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (61.4%).
• Nashville went 23-13 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators’ implied win probability is 54.5%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• The Red Wings were an underdog 54 times last season, and upset their opponent 23 times.
• Detroit had 51 games last season as an underdog by +100 or longer, and went 20-31.
• Bookmakers have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Red Wings have a 50.0% chance to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players a season ago was Filip Forsberg, who recorded 94 points in 82 contests.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, posting 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be another option for Nashville. He posted 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) yielded 173 goals.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond had 31 goals (0.4 per game) and 41 assists (0.5 per game) last season, averaging two shots per game and shooting 19%. That made him among the leaders for Detroit with 72 total points (0.9 per game).
• Dylan Larkin was a top contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 games.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists for Nashville.
• Cam Talbot had a 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he allowed 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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