The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots 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: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 goals)

• In 35 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Detroit played 46 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
• The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams surrendered 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• 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 a moneyline favorite 44 times last season, and finished 27-17 in those games.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -120 or shorter, Nashville had a 23-13 record (winning 63.9% of its games).
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 54.5% in this matchup.

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 won 20 of its 51 games last season when an underdog by +100 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Red Wings have a 50.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player a season ago for Nashville, posted 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi had 23 goals and 62 assists for Nashville last season, totaling 85 points (one per game).
• Steven Stamkos created 81 points for Nashville in 79 games a season ago, netting a goal on 15.3% of his shots and recording 40 goals and 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top keeper 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 was a key offensive option for Detroit last season, with 72 points. He recorded 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
• Dylan Larkin was crucial for Detroit’s offense with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 contests.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists for Nashville.
• Cam Talbot had a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) last season, giving up 130 goals (2.5 goals against average). He put together 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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