For the upcoming matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 2:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece 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)

• Nashville and its opponent went over 6.5 combined goals in 35 of 88 games last season.
• Detroit combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• These teams racked up a combined 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams combined to averaged 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• In terms of goals scored, the Predators were 10th in the league, and the Red Wings were ninth.
• 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 put together a 27-17 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Nashville was 11-3 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators’ implied win probability is 63.2%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings were an underdog 54 times last season, and upset their opponent 23 times.
• Detroit was 6-13 as an underdog of +144 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies a 41.0% chance for the Red Wings to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players a season ago was Filip Forsberg, who posted 94 points in 82 contests.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, totaling 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos contributed 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) gave up 173 goals.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Detroit’s Lucas Raymond totaled 41 assists and 31 goals in 82 games last season, for 72 points.
• Detroit’s Dylan Larkin racked up 69 total points (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 36 assists.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• Cam Talbot had a record of 27-20-6 in 54 games last season, conceding 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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