Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest 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 sights set on building a parlay.

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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 games last season, Nashville and its opponent combined for more than 6.5 goals.
• Detroit and its opponent combined to score over 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• These two teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams scored 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• 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: -120

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• Nashville had a 23-13 record (winning 63.9% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -120 or shorter.
• The Predators have a 54.5% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

• The Red Wings secured an upset victory in 23, or 42.6%, of the 54 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Detroit had a record of 20-31 in games when sportsbooks listed them as +100 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The win probability for the Red Wings, implied from the moneyline, is 50.0%.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options a season ago was Filip Forsberg, who posted 94 points in 82 contests.
• Roman Josi had 23 goals and 62 assists for Nashville last season, totaling 85 points (one per game).
• In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be a contributor for Nashville. He posted 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’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 crucial for Detroit’s offense with 69 total points (0.9 per game), including 33 goals and 36 assists in 68 contests.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points, courtesy of 27 goals (third on team) and 40 assists (second).
• Cam Talbot had a record of 27-20-6 in 54 games last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage, 13th in the league.

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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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