There are plenty of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Nashville Predators matching up with the Detroit Red Wings at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 12. To get you ready to place a bet or build a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• The teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 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 over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Predators were 10th in the league, and the Red Wings were ninth.
• 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 won 27 of their 44 games when favored on the moneyline last season (61.4%).
• Nashville went 23-13 when playing 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

• 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 20-31 as an underdog of +100 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Red Wings, implied from the moneyline, is 50.0%.

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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, posting 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• Roman Josi had 23 goals and 62 assists for Nashville last season, totaling 85 points (one per game).
• Nashville’s scoring effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalkeeper 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’s 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games gave him 72 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• 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 (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• 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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