Prior to the puck dropping at 2:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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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)

• In 35 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• These teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams gave up 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• 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: -172

• The Predators won 27 of their 44 games when favored on the moneyline last season (61.4%).
• Nashville went 11-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -172 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Predators a 63.2% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings were an underdog in 54 games last season, with 23 upset wins (42.6%).
• Detroit had a record of 6-13 in games when sportsbooks 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)

• Filip Forsberg was among Nashville’s top contributors last season, recording 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was a top contributor for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos recorded 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
• In the 64 games Juuse Saros played a season ago, his save percentage was .906, 30th in the league.

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.
• Dylan Larkin made a major impact for Detroit last season with 69 points, thanks to 33 goals and 36 assists.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points, courtesy of 27 goals (third on team) and 40 assists (second).
• 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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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