Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators Prediction 3/2/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, March 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Preview

The Predators have 62 points this season with a 27-24-8 record, and are 31-28 ATS and 29-28 in over/under. They have a 16-12-3 home record and a 11-12-5 road record and are sitting 5th in the Central Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road overtime loss to the Stars, and their previous three games were a 4-2 home win over the Blackhawks, a 4-2 road loss to the Capitals, and a 6-5 home overtime loss to the Wild.

Offensively, the Predators are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring 22.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.44 goals per game and are killing 79.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Ryan O’Reilly leads the Predators with 57 points and 21 goals, adding a team-high 36 assists. Juuse Saros is the starting goalie for the Predators, and he has a 21-17-6 record, with 3.19 GAA and .892 SV%. Justus Annunen is the backup goalie and he has a 6-7-2 record, with 3.16 GAA and .888 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings Preview

The Red Wings have 74 points this season with a 34-20-6 record, and are 30-30 ATS and 28-30 in over/under. They have a 18-10-2 home record and a 16-10-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 5-2 road loss to the Hurricanes, and their previous three games were a 2-1 road overtime win over the Senators, a 4-1 road loss to the Mammoth, and a 2-0 road win over the Avalanche.

Offensively, the Red Wings are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 23.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 79.1% of their opponent’s power plays.

Lucas Raymond leads the Red Wings with 62 points and 43 assists, while Alex DeBrincat leads the team in goals with 30. John Gibson is the starting goalie for the Red Wings, and he has a 23-12-2 record, with 2.57 GAA and .905 SV%. Cam Talbot is the backup goalie and he has a 11-8-4 record, with 3.08 GAA and .890 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings @ Nashville Predators Betting Trends: March 2, 2026

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The underdogs have won each of the last three games between the Red Wings and Predators.
• The Red Wings have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Red Wings and Predators.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites following a road loss.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last seven games when trailing after the second period.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
• The Predators have lost four of their last five home games after coming off overtime.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 Monday games.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight Monday home games.
• The Predators have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Red Wings’ last four games against the Predators following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last six Monday games at Bridgestone Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 10 Monday at Bridgestone Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last five games as favorites against the Predators.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Steven Stamkos has scored at least one goal in seven of the Predators’ last eight home games.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Steven Stamkos ranks 1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (9) this season.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as favorites.
• Alex DeBrincat has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as road favorites.
• Dylan Larkin ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (8) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nashville Predators rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.44).
• The Nashville Predators rank 1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
• The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.58).

Red Wings vs Predators Prediction

The Predators won their previous meeting against the Red Wings this season by 6-3 on the road but the Red Wings are 3-1 in their four meetings before that.

In this Red Wings vs Predators Prediction, the Red Wings are coming as -115 road favorites. The Red Wings have been the better team this season but have been struggling lately with a 2-5 record in their last 7 games. The Predators are also 1-3 in their last 4 games and have been playing their best hockey at home ice, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 7-1 to the under in their last 8 games combined, with Detroit’s offense having taken a major hit, as they have scored just two goals or less in each of their last five games. Both teams average 5.85 goals per game combined this season, so take the under 6 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 6