Before the puck drops at 2:00 PM ET in Saturday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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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 and its opponent combined 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 teams allowed a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• 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 were favored on the moneyline 44 times last season, and finished 27-17 in those games.
• Nashville had an 11-3 record (winning 78.6% of its games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 63.2% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings were an underdog in 54 games last season, with 23 upset wins (42.6%).
• Detroit had a record of 6-13 in games when oddsmakers listed them as +144 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The moneyline implies a 41.0% chance to win for the Red Wings.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player a season ago for Nashville, posted 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s major contributors last season, totaling 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).
• In 64 games played last season, Juuse Saros (35-24-5) surrendered 173 goals.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond was a key offensive option for Detroit last season, with 72 points. He put up 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
• Dylan Larkin’s 69 points last season, including 33 goals and 36 assists, made him one of the top offensive threats for Detroit.
• Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
• 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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