Predators vs. Red Wings betting preview

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The Nashville Predators (0-1) are favored when they visit the Detroit Red Wings (0-1) on Saturday, October 12. The Predators are -148 on the moneyline to win against the Red Wings (+124) in the game, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Predators to win vs Red Wings -148

Bet $20, Payout $33.51

Predators vs. Red Wings Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Predators (-148)
  • Underdog: Red Wings (+124)
  • Over/under: 6.5

Predators vs. Red Wings Quick Facts

  • Nashville and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 34 of 87 games last season.
  • Detroit’s games last season had more than 6.5 goals 46 of 82 times.
  • The teams averaged 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
  • Combined, these teams allowed 6.4 goals per game, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • 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 conceded, and the Predators were 13th.

Predators Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Predators Season Stat Insights

  • The Predators’ 266 goals scored last season (3.2 per game) ranked 10th in the league.
  • Nashville was 13th in goals against, conceding 248 total goals (3.0 per game) in NHL play.
  • Their goal differential (+18) ranked 14th in the league.
  • The 58 power-play goals Nashville recorded last season were the ninth-most in the NHL (on 269 chances).
  • The Predators’ 21.56% power-play conversion rate was 16th in the league.
  • Nashville scored seven shorthanded goals last season.
  • The Predators killed 76.92% of opponent power plays, the 22nd-ranked percentage in the league.
  • The Predators won 50.4% of their faceoffs to rank 16th in the NHL.
  • Nashville had a 10.1% shooting percentage, which ranked 15th in the league.
  • The Predators did not secure a shutout last season. Their skaters averaged 26.3 hits and 15.4 blocked shots per game.

Predators Moneyline

  • The Predators won 61.9% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (26-16).
  • Nashville went 17-6 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter.
  • The Predators have a 59.7% chance to win this game based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Predators Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg was one of Nashville’s leading contributors last season (94 total points), having collected 48 goals and 46 assists.
  • Roman Josi had 85 points (one per game), scoring 23 goals and adding 62 assists.
  • Steven Stamkos had 40 goals and 41 assists for Nashville.
  • Juuse Saros (35-24-5) had a 2.9 goals against average and a .906 save percentage (30th in the league).

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Red Wings Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Red Wings Season Stats Insights

  • The Red Wings’ 275 goals last season (3.4 per game) ranked them ninth in the league.
  • Detroit gave up 3.3 goals per game (273 in total), 24th in the NHL.
  • With a goal differential of +2, they were 16th in the league.
  • Detroit had 63 power-play goals (sixth-most in NHL) on 273 chances.
  • The Red Wings had the league’s ninth-best power-play percentage (23.08%).
  • In terms of shorthanded goals, Detroit had seven.
  • The Red Wings’ had the 14th-ranked penalty kill percentage (79.58%).
  • The Red Wings won 50.6% of faceoffs, 14th in the NHL.
  • Detroit’s 11.6% shooting percentage was third in the league.
  • The Red Wings did not hold their opponents scoreless once last season.

Red Wings Moneyline Insights

  • The Red Wings were an underdog in 54 games last season, and won 23 (42.6%).
  • Detroit played 32 games last season as an underdog by +124 or more and went 12-20.
  • The implied probability of a win by the Red Wings, based on the moneyline, is 44.6%.

Red Wings Leaders

  • Lucas Raymond’s 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games for Detroit last season added up to 72 total points.
  • Dylan Larkin racked up 69 total points (0.9 per game) last season. He had 33 goals and 36 assists.
  • Alex DeBrincat was a crucial contributor on offense for Detroit with 27 goals and 40 assists.
  • Cam Talbot had a .913 save percentage (13th in the league) last season, conceding 130 goals (2.5 goals against average). He put together a 27-20-6 record.
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