The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 7:00 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 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 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• These two teams averaged 6.6 goals per game between them, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams scored 6.4 goals per game combined, 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 Red Wings were 24th in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators were favored on the moneyline 44 times last season, and finished 27-17 in those games.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -120 or shorter, Nashville went 23-13.
• The Predators have a 54.5% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
• 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)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players last season was Filip Forsberg, who recorded 94 points in 82 contests.
• Roman Josi had 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists), adding significantly to the team’s scoring efforts last season.
• Nashville’s offensive effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 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 was a key offensive option for Detroit last season, with 72 points. He put up 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
• Dylan Larkin was key for Detroit’s attack with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 games.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
• 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 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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