Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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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 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit played 46 games last season with more than 6.5 goals.
• The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these two teams combined to scored 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Predators were 10th in the league, and the Red Wings were ninth.
• 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: -120

• The Predators had a 27-17 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Nashville went 23-13 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 54.5% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• The Red Wings were an underdog 54 times last season, and upset their opponent 23 times.
• Detroit was 20-31 as an underdog of +100 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• Oddsmakers 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)

• Filip Forsberg, a productive offensive player last season for Nashville, registered 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi had 23 goals and 62 assists for Nashville last season, totaling 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 offense.
• As Nashville’s top keeper last season, Juuse Saros tallied 35 wins and 24 losses while giving up 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Detroit’s Lucas Raymond recorded 41 assists and 31 goals in 82 games last season, for 72 points.
• Dylan Larkin’s 69 points last season, including 33 goals and 36 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Detroit.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
• 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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