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 predictions.

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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)

• Nashville and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• These teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams surrendered 6.4 goals per game combined, 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 Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Red Wings were 24th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (27-17).
• Nashville was 11-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied win probability of 63.2%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
• Detroit had 19 games last season as an underdog by +144 or longer, and went 6-13.
• The moneyline for this matchup implies a 41.0% chance for the Red Wings to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players a season ago was Filip Forsberg, who registered 94 points in 82 games.
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was among the most important contributors for Nashville (85 points, 1.0 per game).
• Nashville’s offensive effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros posted 35 wins and 24 losses while allowing 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, averaging 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 top 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 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he gave up 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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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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