In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, October 19th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 0-4-0 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Nashville led 1-0 in the first period and they tied the game at two in the second, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Predators were outshot by a total of 36-27, won 54.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Forsberg and Marchessault, while Saros stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that loss, Nashville lost their first three games against Dallas, Detroit, and Seattle. Nashville has scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.50 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 91.7% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with two goals, two assists, and 16 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 0-3-0 with a 3.83 goals against average and an .878 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 1-3-0 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Detroit cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second period, but they allowed the next three goals for the loss. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 34-31, won 44.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Compher and Seider, while Talbot stopped 14 out of 19 shots and Lyon stopped 15 out of 15.
Prior to that loss, Detroit lost another game to the Rangers by a score of 4-1 and beat Nashville by a score of 3-0. The Red Wings have scored 2.25 goals per game and they have allowed 3.75 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 64.3% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with four assists and 11 shots on goal, while Alex Lyon is 0-1-0 with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage this year.
Why the Predators will beat the Red Wings
- The home team has won each of the last six games between the Red Wings and Predators.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost each of their last five games as favorites.
- The road team has won eight of the Predators’ last nine games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as favorites.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last four games as favorites.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Predators’ last 10 home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the Red Wings’ last 10-day games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 11 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Philip Tomasino has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in day games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Gustav Nyquist has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Filip Forsberg has scored the first goal in each of the Predators’ last three games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in five of the Red Wings’ last six games as underdogs.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last six road games.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Red Wings’ last 10 games.
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup really struggling to start the season, but the Predators will have the home ice in this game. Detroit did beat Nashville last weekend in Detroit, but they allowed nine goals to the Rangers in two games this week. Nashville has struggled defensively in their first four games and they have only averaged two goals per game on offense, so they really need to figure things out quickly. This Detroit defense looked awful against the Rangers this week and I think we are in for a higher-scoring game, so take the over.