The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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)

• In 35 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Detroit and its opponent combined to score over 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• These two teams scored 6.6 goals per game between them, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams surrendered 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• 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: -182

• The Predators compiled a 27-17 record when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Nashville went 9-3 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -182 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 64.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +153

• The Red Wings secured an upset victory in 23, or 42.6%, of the 54 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Detroit was 5-11 as an underdog of +153 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Red Wings, implied from the moneyline, is 39.5%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players last season was Filip Forsberg, who put up 94 points in 82 games.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was a top contributor for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• Steven Stamkos created 81 points for Nashville in 79 games a season ago, scoring on 15.3% of his shots and recording 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 was a top offensive contributor for his club last season with 72 points (0.9 per game). He scored 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games (playing 17:45 per game).
• Dylan Larkin was a key contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 contests.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• Detroit’s Cam Talbot was 27-20-6 last season, allowing 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 19, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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