There are a variety of betting options to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Nashville Predators taking on the Detroit Red Wings at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, October 19. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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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 posted more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams together allowed 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• 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 allowed, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators were favored on the moneyline 44 times last season, and finished 27-17 in those games.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -172 or shorter, Nashville went 11-3.
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 63.2% in this contest.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings were an underdog 54 times last season, and upset their opponent 23 times.
• Detroit had a record of 6-13 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +144 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 41.0% chance of victory for the Red Wings.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s leading contributors last season, totaling 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).
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was an important part of Nashville’s offense.
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) gave up 173 goals.

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.
• Detroit’s Dylan Larkin racked up 69 total points (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 36 assists.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists for Nashville.
• Cam Talbot had a 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he conceded 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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