For the upcoming game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 2:00 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: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 35 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Detroit played 46 games last season with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
• These teams gave up a combined 6.4 goals per game, 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: -182

• The Predators were a moneyline favorite 44 times last season, and went 27-17 in those games.
• When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -182 or shorter, Nashville had a 9-3 record (winning 75.0% of its games).
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Predators a 64.5% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +153

• The Red Wings secured an upset victory in 23, or 42.6%, of the 54 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Detroit had a record of 5-11 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +153 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 39.5% 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 top contributors (94 points).
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was one of the most important contributors for Nashville last season (85 points, one per game).
• Nashville’s scoring effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• 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 was a leading scorer for Detroit last season, with 72 points. He put up 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
• Dylan Larkin was a key contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 contests.
• 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 19, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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