For the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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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 combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• The two teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these two teams scored 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.
• 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 went 27-17 in those games.
• Nashville had a 23-13 record (winning 63.9% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 54.5% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• The Red Wings secured an upset victory in 23, or 42.6%, of the 54 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Detroit was 20-31 as an underdog of +100 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The Red Wings have a 50.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player last season for Nashville, registered 94 points on the season.
• 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 efforts.
• As Nashville’s top keeper 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.
• Dylan Larkin’s 69 points last season, including 33 goals and 36 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Detroit.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• Cam Talbot’s record was 27-20-6 last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) and having a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

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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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