Saturday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 2:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at 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)

• In 35 of 88 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined to finish above 6.5 goals.
• Detroit combined with its opponent to score over 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 together allowed 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 won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• Nashville went 11-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -172 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Predators a 63.2% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings were an underdog in 54 games last season, with 23 upset wins (42.6%).
• Detroit won six of its 19 games last season when an underdog by +144 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline implies a 41.0% chance of victory for the Red Wings.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg was critical to Nashville’s offense last season, racking up 94 points in 82 games.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, posting 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be another option for Nashville. He racked up 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
• Last season for Nashville, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) posted a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .906.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond’s 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games gave him 72 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Dylan Larkin was a top contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 games.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points, courtesy of 27 goals (third on team) and 40 assists (second).
• Cam Talbot’s record was 27-20-6 last season, giving up 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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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