Wanting to put some money on the upcoming contest (Saturday at 2:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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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 and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit played 46 games last season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams averaged a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams surrendered 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• The Red Wings were ninth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Red Wings were 24th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators were 27-17 when favored on the moneyline last season.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -172 or shorter, Nashville went 11-3.
• 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 54 times last season, and upset their opponent in 23, or 42.6%, of those games.
• Detroit won six of its 19 games last season when an underdog by +144 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 41.0% chance to win for the Red Wings.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• With 48 goals and 46 assists last season, Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s leading contributors (94 points).
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s major contributors last season, posting 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be a contributor for Nashville. He racked up 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalkeeper last season, Juuse Saros posted 35 wins and 24 losses while allowing 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Detroit’s Lucas Raymond totaled 41 assists and 31 goals in 82 games last season, for 72 points.
• 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 scored 27 goals and contributed 40 assists for Detroit, giving him a point total of 67.
• Detroit’s Cam Talbot was 27-20-6 last season, giving up 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

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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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