Searching for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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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 for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams together gave up 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.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Red Wings were 24th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators were a moneyline favorite 44 times last season, and went 27-17 in those games.
• Nashville had a 23-13 record (winning 63.9% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 54.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• The Red Wings claimed an upset victory in 23, or 42.6%, of the 54 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Detroit won 20 of its 51 games last season when an underdog by +100 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Red Wings have a 50.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was critical to Nashville’s offense a year ago, registering 94 points in 82 games.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, totaling 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack.
• In the 64 games Juuse Saros played a season ago, his save percentage was .906, 30th in the league.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond was a top offensive contributor for his club last season with 72 points (0.9 per game). He totaled 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games (playing 17:45 per game).
• Dylan Larkin made a big impact for Detroit last season with 69 points, thanks to 33 goals and 36 assists.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
• Cam Talbot had a record of 27-20-6 in 54 games last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage, 13th in the league.

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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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