The Detroit Red Wings and Nashville Predators meet Monday in NHL action at the Bridgestone Arena. Here’s a Predators vs. Red Wings prediction. This article will include a Predators vs. Red Wings pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Hurricanes and beat the Senators, and they play the Golden Knights next. The Red Wings have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 23.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 30 goals, Lucas Raymond has 43 assists and Dylan Larkin has 177 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 72 goals on 654 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 95 goals on 1,005 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators beat the Blackhawks and lost to the Stars, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Predators have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.92 goals per game and are scoring 22.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Steven Stamkos leads Nashville with 30 goals, Ryan O’Reilly has 36 assists and Filip Forsberg has 181 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.44 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 137 goals on 1,266 shots faced, and Justus Annunen has given up 51 goals on 445 shots.
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 has 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 has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last 10 Mondays 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—trailing by four goals vs. the Blues on October 25.
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 32nd in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.58).
Predators vs Red Wings Prediction
I’m not thrilled to back either of these teams that are in a slump and the early weird start time doesn’t help. With that said, I’d lean toward the Predators at home. The Preds have been more competitive lately, earning points in 7 of their last 8 games. The Red Wings can’t find their offense all of a sudden and those things usually don’t fix themselves on the road. The Predators have seen 16 of their wins come at home this season. The price is slightly cheaper. Give me the home team on Monday afternoon.