The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting possibilities 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: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 goals)

• In 35 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• The teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 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.
• In terms of goals scored, the Predators were 10th 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: -120

• The Predators were 27-17 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -120 or shorter, Nashville went 23-13.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators’ implied win probability is 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 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)

• Filip Forsberg was among Nashville’s leading contributors a season ago, 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.
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack.
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros posted 35 wins and 24 losses while giving up 173 goals against 1672 saves.

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 scored 27 goals and contributed 40 assists for Detroit, giving him a 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 gave up 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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