The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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 combined to score 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 scored a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
• Opponents of these two teams averaged 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 Red Wings were 24th in the league in goals surrendered, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators were 27-17 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
• When playing as a moneyline favorite at -172 or shorter, Nashville went 11-3.
• The Predators have a 63.2% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

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 was 6-13 as an underdog of +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)

• Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s top contributors a season ago, totaling 94 points. He averaged 0.6 goals per game, shooting 13.8%.
• With 23 goals and 62 assists, Roman Josi was one of the top offensive options for Nashville (85 points, one per game).
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be a contributor for Nashville. He posted 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalkeeper last season, Juuse Saros recorded 35 wins and 24 losses while surrendering 173 goals against 1672 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Detroit’s Lucas Raymond recorded 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 contests.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists for Nashville.
• Cam Talbot had a 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he conceded 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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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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