Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to place a single wager or have your sights set on building a parlay.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8.0 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit played 46 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The two teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams gave up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored 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 were favored on the moneyline 44 times last season, and went 27-17 in those games.
• Nashville went 23-13 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 54.5% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
• Detroit had a record of 20-31 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +100 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 50.0% chance for the Red Wings to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was among Nashville’s leading contributors a season ago, totaling 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• Roman Josi had 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be an important offensive option for Nashville. He racked up 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros posted 35 wins and 24 losses while surrendering 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond had 31 goals (0.4 per game) and 41 assists (0.5 per game) last season, taking 2.0 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 key contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 games.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points, courtesy of 27 goals (third on team) and 40 assists (second).
• Cam Talbot had a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average). He put up a 27-20-6 record between the pipes for Detroit.

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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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