Looking to make some bets on the upcoming game (Saturday at 2:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and predictions 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)

• In 35 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit played 46 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These teams averaged 6.6 goals per game between them, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams allowed 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Predators were 10th in goals scored 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: -172

• The Predators won 27 of their 44 games when listed as a moneyline favorite last season (61.4%).
• When it played as a moneyline favorite at -172 or shorter, Nashville went 11-3.
• The Predators have an implied moneyline win probability of 63.2% in this game.

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 had a record of 6-13 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +144 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The Red Wings have a 41.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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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).
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s major contributors last season, tallying 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• Steven Stamkos generated 81 points for Nashville in 79 games a season ago, netting a goal on 15.3% of his shots and recording 40 goals and 41 assists.
• As Nashville’s top goalie last season, Juuse Saros recorded 35 wins and 24 losses while giving up 173 goals against 1672 saves.

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 crucial for Detroit’s offense with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 games.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists for Nashville.
• Cam Talbot had a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) last season, allowing 130 goals (2.5 goals against average). He put up a 27-20-6 record between the pipes for Detroit.

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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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