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 come to 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)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 35 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Detroit combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• The two teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to averaged 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Red Wings were ninth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Red Wings were 24th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators had a 27-17 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -120 or shorter, Nashville went 23-13.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Predators a 54.5% chance to win.

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 moneyline in 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, a productive offensive player a season ago for Nashville, posted 94 points on the season.
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was among the top contributors for Nashville (85 points, one per game).
• On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos contributed 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros tallied 35 wins and 24 losses while allowing 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond was a top offensive contributor for his squad 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’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, courtesy of 27 goals (third on team) and 40 assists (second).
• Cam Talbot’s record was 27-20-6 last season, allowing 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) and having 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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