Saturday’s contest that pits the Nashville Predators against the Detroit Red Wings, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before placing any wagers.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
• The two teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams gave up 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored in the league, and the Red Wings were ninth.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Red Wings were 24th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators were a moneyline favorite 44 times last season, and went 27-17 in those games.
• Nashville had a 23-13 record (winning 63.9% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Predators a 54.5% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• The Red Wings were an underdog 54 times last season, and upset their opponent 23 times.
• 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)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player a season ago for Nashville, totaled 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi recorded 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists), adding significantly to the team’s offensive efforts last season.
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be an important offensive option for Nashville. He racked up 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• Last season for Nashville, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) posted a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .906.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Detroit’s Lucas Raymond collected 41 assists and 31 goals in 82 games last season, for 72 points.
• Dylan Larkin was a key contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 games.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
• Cam Talbot had a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average). He compiled a 27-20-6 record between the pipes for Detroit.

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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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