The game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting options 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’s games last season finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 35 times.
• Detroit played 46 games last season with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams conceded a combined 6.4 goals per game, 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 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 won 27 of their 44 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (61.4%).
• 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 game.

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 bookmakers listed them as +144 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The Red Wings have a 41.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options a season ago was Filip Forsberg, who recorded 94 points in 82 contests.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was a key piece on offense for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• Steven Stamkos contributed 81 points for Nashville in 79 games last season, netting a goal on 15.3% of his shots and putting up 40 goals and 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros recorded 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, 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 was crucial for Detroit’s offense with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 contests.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• Cam Talbot had a 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he allowed 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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