Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction NHL Picks 10/12/24

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 12th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 0-1-0 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-3 in their first game. Nashville cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they went into the third down 4-1. The Predators did score two goals in the third to give them a chance, but couldn’t find the tying goal. Nashville outshot Dallas by a total of 36-20, recorded 14 hits, and went 1-6 on the power play in the loss. The Preds got goals from Forsberg, O’Reilly, and Novak, while Wedgewood saved 16 out of 20 shots for a .800 save percentage. 

Nashville made quite a few big moves in the offseason, which did make the team better, but it could take a few games for them to get comfortable playing together. The Predators did play a solid third period against Dallas and they will look to build on that here. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 0-1-0 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 6-3 in their first game. Detroit scored an early goal in the first period to take a 1-0 lead, but they allowed the next four goals and trailed 4-2 headed into the third. The Red Wings allowed two more goals in the third and couldn’t find much momentum in the game. Detroit outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 32-28, recorded 19 hits, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. DeBrincat led the Red Wings with two goals, one assist, and five shots on goal, while Husso was pulled after allowing four goals on 14 shots. 

Detroit finished the 23-24 season with a ton of momentum and barely missed out on a playoff spot, but they had some defensive issues last year and looked pretty shaky in their first game. The Red Wings do have plenty of talent on the team, but if they aren’t willing to play defense, it will be another tough year. 

Why the Red Wings will beat the Predators

• The Red Wings have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have lost seven of their last eight road openers.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Predators’ last six games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Predators have lost the third period in three of their last four games as favorites.

Why the Predators will beat the Red Wings

• The Predators have won each of their last six road games following a home loss.
• The Red Wings have lost each of their last three night games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games following a home loss.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The favorites have won the third period in eight of the last nine games between the Predators and Red Wings.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Red Wings’ last five home games against the Predators following a loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Predators’ last four road games against the Red Wings following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Red Wings’ last 13 home games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Predators’ last five games as favorites against the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Red Wings’ last 10 games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against Central Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in five of his last six road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Predators’ last 13 road games.
• Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their first win of the season, but the Red Wings will have the home-ice advantage. Detroit looked decent on the offensive end of the ice in their opener, but the defense was very bad. Nashville went toe-to-toe with a very good Dallas team in their first game, so they should have some nice momentum. I think we are going to see plenty of offense from both sides, so take the over here.