Saturday’s NHL schedule includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 8 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 more than 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• The teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Combined, these teams 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.
• 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: -120

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (27-17).
• Nashville was 23-13 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators’ implied win probability is 54.5%.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
• Detroit was 20-31 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of +100 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Red Wings have a 50.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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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, racking up 94 points in 82 games.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s key contributors last season, totaling 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
• Nashville’s scoring 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 had 31 goals (0.4 per game) and 41 assists (0.5 per game) last season, averaging two shots per game and shooting 19%. That made him among the leaders for Detroit with 72 total points (0.9 per game).
• Dylan Larkin was pivotal for Detroit’s attack with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 games.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
• Cam Talbot had a 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he allowed 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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