The Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Red Wings vs Predators Prediction. This article will include a Red Wings vs Predators Pick.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators lost to the Panthers and Avs, and they play the Blackhawks next. The Predators have lost 11 of their last 13 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.32 goals per game and are scoring 16.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 9 goals, Luke Evangelista has 9 assists and Jonathan Marchessault has 44 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.68 goals per game and are killing 82.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 53 goals on 476 shots faced, and Justus Annunen has given up 20 goals on 116 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets, lost to the Devils, and they play the Lightning next. The Red Wings have won 4 of their last 7 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring 21.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 13 goals, Lucas Raymond has 17 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 88 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.22 goals per game and are killing 81.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 33 goals on 306 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 39 goals on 299 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Predators have lost nine of their last 10 night games.
- The home team has won six of the last seven games between the Predators and Red Wings.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The Red Wings have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won 11 of the Red Wings’ last 14 games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 17 of the Red Wings’ last 19 games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Predators have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last six Wednesday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the last nine Wednesday night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last three games following a home loss.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three home games against the Predators.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight Wednesday appearances.
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one point in six of the Red Wings’ last seven games.
- Alex DeBrincat has recorded 38 career hits against the Predators – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Luke Evangelista has recorded an assist in four of the Predators’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded a point in each of his last four appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Michael Bunting has recorded 15 career points against the Red Wings – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 1 this season (10).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (4).
- The Nashville Predators rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (2.32).
- The Nashville Predators rank 29th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.68).
Red Wings vs Predators Prediction
We’ve been fading the Predators all season, and there’s no reason to stop now. The Predators have lost 8 of their last 9 games, and have they’ve scored a combined 3 goals in their last 3 games. The Predators have just one road win this season. The Red Wings have seen 8 of their 13 wins come at home, and their offensive firepower should have a field day in this matchup. Keep fading the Predators until they get their act together. Of course, I’ll lay the PL to shave down the price.