On Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to match up with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, keep reading.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 goals)

• Of Nashville’s 88 games last season, 35 finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals.
• Detroit combined with its opponent to score more than 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.
• These teams gave up 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Red Wings were ninth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• 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: -115

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• Nashville went 23-14 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -115 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied win probability of 53.5%.

Red Wings Moneyline: -104

• Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
• Detroit had a record of 20-31 in games when sportsbooks listed them as -104 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Red Wings, implied from the moneyline, is 51.0%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was critical to Nashville’s offense a year ago, putting up 94 points in 82 games.
• Having scored 23 goals and adding 62 assists a year ago, Roman Josi was a key piece on offense for Nashville over the course 82 games.
• Nashville’s offensive effort last season was aided by Steven Stamkos’ 85 points, including 41 assists.
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) allowed 173 goals.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond was an important part of the offense for Detroit last season, with 72 points. He put up 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
• Dylan Larkin was pivotal 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, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average). He compiled a 27-20-6 record between the pipes for Detroit.

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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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