How to Pick the Predators vs. Red Wings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 19

Published 11:46 am Friday, October 18, 2024

The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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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’s games last season finished above this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 35 times.
  • Detroit’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
  • The two teams combined to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
  • Opponents of these teams scored 6.4 goals per game combined, 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 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 were favored on the moneyline 44 times last season, and finished 27-17 in those games.
  • Nashville was 11-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Predators a 63.2% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

  • Last season the Red Wings had 23 wins in the 54 games in which they were an underdog.
  • 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)

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive players last season was Filip Forsberg, who recorded 94 points in 82 games.
  • Roman Josi had 23 goals and 62 assists for Nashville last season, totaling 85 points (one per game).
  • On 262 shots, Steven Stamkos contributed 81 points (40 goals, 41 assists) for Nashville last season.
  • As Nashville’s top keeper last season, Juuse Saros recorded 35 wins and 24 losses while surrendering 173 goals against 1672 saves.

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 made a major impact for Detroit last season with 69 points, thanks to 33 goals and 36 assists.
  • Alex DeBrincat had 27 goals and 40 assists, for a season point total of 67.
  • Detroit’s Cam Talbot was 27-20-6 last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/12/2024 Red Wings L 3-0 Away -142
10/15/2024 Kraken L 7-3 Home -190
10/17/2024 Oilers L 4-2 Home +108
10/19/2024 Red Wings Home -172
10/22/2024 Bruins Home
10/25/2024 Blackhawks Away
10/26/2024 Blue Jackets Home

Red Wings’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/12/2024 Predators W 3-0 Home +120
10/14/2024 Rangers L 4-1 Away +190
10/17/2024 Rangers L 5-2 Home +124
10/19/2024 Predators Away +144
10/22/2024 Islanders Away
10/24/2024 Devils Home
10/26/2024 Sabres Away

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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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