Saturday’s NHL schedule features 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 intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article 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 for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams conceded a combined 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 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 won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -172 or shorter, Nashville had an 11-3 record (winning 78.6% of its games).
• 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 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 bookmakers listed them as +144 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline set in 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)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player last season for Nashville, posted 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, posting 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was a key cog in the Nashville’s offense.
• Across 64 games played, Juuse Saros had a goaltending record of 35-24-5 last season. During those games, he yielded 173 goals while recording 1672 saves.

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.
• Detroit’s Dylan Larkin racked up 69 total points (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 36 assists.
• 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 gave up 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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