Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Predators? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings.
DETROIT RED WINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5
This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.
WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:
- Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
- We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+155)
- The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
Taking a Look at the Red Wings Chances in Nashville
Detroit fell to 1-3-0 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. The Red Wings were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, as the teams combined for 7 goals.
Defensively, the Red Wings struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They narrowed the gap to 2-1 in the second, but the Rangers responded with three more goals to put it out of reach.
Detroit fired 31 shots on goal but managed just two scores in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Moritz Seider netted his first goal of the season, while J.T. Compher added his second, which came on a power play in the third period.
The Red Wings had 18 giveaways and scored for the first time at the 18:33 mark of the second period. Compher also picked up his first assist of the season on Seider’s goal.
Defensively, the Red Wings struggled, allowing the first two goals of the game and three more in the second period. Cam Talbot made 14 saves with a 73.7% save percentage. Detroit’s defense recorded 5 takeaways, 20 hits, and 16 blocks.
Can the Predators Hold Strong at Home?
The Predators fell to 0-4-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Nashville’s defense allowed a late goal in the third period, which sealed the game. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark. Nashville, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover.
Nashville took an early lead with a goal from Filip Forsberg at 11:46 in the first period. The Oilers responded with four unanswered goals, including an empty-netter with 36 seconds left. Jonathan Marchessault scored for the Predators at 17:45 in the second period, tying the game at 2-2, but the Oilers pulled ahead again just 44 seconds later.
Nashville fired 27 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Filip Forsberg netted his second goal of the season, while Jonathan Marchessault added his first, scoring on a power play at 17:45 in the 2nd period.
Roman Josi picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Predators had 21 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Predators will look to rebound after allowing four goals to the Oilers, including the final two of the game. Juuse Saros made 32 saves with a 91.4% save percentage, but Nashville’s defense gave up a late goal at 1:31 in the 2nd period and an empty-netter with 36 seconds left in the 3rd. The Predators’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 29 hits.