Saturday’s contest that pits the Nashville Predators versus the Detroit Red Wings, which begins at 2:00 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: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 35 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• The two teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to scored 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Red Wings were ninth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• This game features the league’s 24th-ranked (Red Wings) and 13th-ranked (Predators) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators were 27-17 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite with odds of -172 or shorter, Nashville had an 11-3 record (winning 78.6% of its games).
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 63.2% in this game.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings were an underdog in 54 games last season, with 23 upset wins (42.6%).
• Detroit had 19 games last season as an underdog by +144 or longer, and went 6-13.
• The Red Wings have a 41.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player last season for Nashville, tallied 94 points on the season.
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was one of the top offensive options for Nashville (85 points, one per game).
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was a key cog in the Nashville’s offensive efforts.
• Last season for Nashville, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) recorded a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .906.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond was a key offensive option for Detroit last season, with 72 points. He recorded 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
• Dylan Larkin’s 69 points last season, including 33 goals and 36 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Detroit.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• 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 19, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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