Predators vs. Red Wings betting odds and trends

The Nashville Predators are -142 on the moneyline against the Detroit Red Wings (+120) on Saturday, despite this game being played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Game Info & Betting Lines

• Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena
• Favorite: Predators (-142)
• Underdog: Red Wings (+120)
• Over/under: 6.5
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Predators vs. Red Wings Quick Facts

• Nashville and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 34 of 87 games last season.
• Detroit played 46 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams scored 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s over/under.
• Opponents of these teams combined to averaged 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s total.
• 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 surrendered, and the Predators were 13th.

Predators vs. Red Wings Season Stat Insights

• The Predators scored the 10th-most goals in the league last season (266 total, 3.2 per game).
• The Predators allowed 248 total goals (3.0 per game), ranking 13th in league action in goals against.
• Their +18 goal differential ranked 14th in the league.
• With 275 goals (3.4 per game) last season, the Red Wings had the NHL’s ninth-best offense.
• The Red Wings gave up 273 total goals (3.3 per game), 24th in the league.
• Their +2 goal differential was 16th in the league.

Predators vs. Red Wings Moneyline Insights

• The Predators were favored on the moneyline 42 times last season, and finished 26-16 in those games.
• In games when it was a moneyline favorite at -142 or shorter, Nashville went 19-6.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators’ implied win probability is 58.7%.
• Last season the Red Wings were an underdog 54 times, and won 23, or 42.6%, of those games.
• Detroit had a record of 14-22, a 38.9% win rate, when set as an underdog by +120 or more last season.
• The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 45.5% chance of victory for the Red Wings.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Leaders

Predators Leaders

• One of Nashville’s leading offensive players last season was Filip Forsberg, who had 94 points (48 goals, 46 assists) and played an average of 18:54 per game.
• Roman Josi contributed with 85 points (23 goals, 62 assists).
• Steven Stamkos had 81 total points for Nashville, with 40 goals and 41 assists.
• In 64 games, Juuse Saros had a record of 35-24-5. He conceded 173 goals (2.86 goals against average) and racked up 1672 saves.

Red Wings Leaders

• Lucas Raymond was a top offensive contributor for his squad last season with 72 points (0.9 per game). He scored 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games (playing 17:45 per game).
• 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 scored 27 goals and contributed 40 assists for Detroit, giving him a 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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