How to Pick the Predators vs. Red Wings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 12

Published 11:33 am Friday, October 11, 2024

For the upcoming battle between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with 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 8.0 goals)

  • Nashville’s games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 35 times.
  • Detroit played 46 games last season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
  • These teams conceded a combined 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • The Predators were 10th in goals scored in the league, and the Red Wings were ninth.
  • The Red Wings were 24th in the league in goals conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

  • The Predators compiled a 27-17 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
  • When it played as a moneyline favorite at -120 or shorter, Nashville went 23-13.
  • The implied moneyline probability for this matchup gives the Predators a 54.5% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +100

  • The Red Wings were an underdog in 54 games last season, with 23 upset wins (42.6%).
  • Detroit was 20-31 last season when bookmakers made them underdogs of +100 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline implies a 50.0% chance to win for the Red Wings.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 5, Detroit 3

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Filip Forsberg, a productive offensive player last season for Nashville, put up 94 points on the season.
  • Roman Josi was another of Nashville’s top contributors last season, tallying 85 total points (23 goals and 62 assists).
  • In 79 games a season ago, Steven Stamkos proved to be an important offensive option for Nashville. He racked up 81 points on the year (40 goals and 41 assists).
  • In the 64 games Juuse Saros played a season ago, his save percentage was .906, 30th in the league.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Detroit’s Lucas Raymond recorded 41 assists and 31 goals in 82 games last season, for 72 points.
  • Dylan Larkin was a top contributor for Detroit, with 69 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 36 assists in 68 contests.
  • Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points (27 goals, 40 assists) last season.
  • Cam Talbot’s record was 27-20-6 last season, allowing 130 goals (2.5 goals against average) and having a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Stars L 4-3 Home +110
10/12/2024 Red Wings Away -120
10/15/2024 Kraken Home
10/17/2024 Oilers Home
10/19/2024 Red Wings Home

Red Wings’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/10/2024 Penguins L 6-3 Home -149
10/12/2024 Predators Home +100
10/14/2024 Rangers Away
10/17/2024 Rangers Home
10/19/2024 Predators Away

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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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