If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 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 combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams gave up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• 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 were 27-17 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• Nashville was 23-13 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied win probability of 54.5%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
• Detroit had 51 games last season as an underdog by +100 or longer, and went 20-31.
• 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)

• With 48 goals and 46 assists last season, Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s top contributors (94 points).
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was one of the most important contributors for Nashville a season ago (85 points, one per game).
• On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos generated 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
• Across 64 games played, Juuse Saros had a goaltending record of 35-24-5 last season. During those games, he yielded 173 goals while recording 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, taking two shots per game and shooting 19%. That made him among the leaders for Detroit with 72 total points (0.9 per game).
• Dylan Larkin made a big impact for Detroit last season with 69 points, thanks to 33 goals and 36 assists.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
• 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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