The Detroit Red Wings (16-15-4), fifth in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, host the Nashville Predators (19-6-0), fifth in the Central, in one of eight NHL matchups on the NHL schedule today. It’s the first meeting between the two teams this season, with the Predators winning the most recent game last March. Both teams have lost two in a row.
Predators vs Red Wings Picks
- Red Wings (-105)
- Over 6.5 (-115)
- Patrick Kane anytime goal (+175)
- Alex DeBrincat over 3.5 shots (+125)
Juuse Saros (2.94 GAA, .905 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Predators, while Alex Lyon (2.14 GAA, .932 save percentage) is the confirmed starter for the Red Wings. Let’s check out the NHL odds for the game and some potential Predators vs. Red Wings picks and parlays.
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Odds
Detroit is only a slight betting favorite in Predators vs. Red Wings picks and parlays with -115 moneyline odds and -1.5 (+200) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5. The Predators, meanwhile, are -105 underdogs with +1.5 (-275) NHL odds for the puck line.
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Picks & Parlays
Predators vs Red Wings Pick
- Detroit Red Wings (-105)
Predators vs Red Wings Parlay
- Red Wings (-105)
- Over 6.5 (-115)
- Patrick Kane anytime goal (+175)
- Alex DeBrincat over 3.5 shots (+125)
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Information
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings
Location of the game: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
Date & Time: Friday, December 29 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Analysis
The Predators aren’t exactly among the NHL picks today to win the Stanley Cup, but they’ve been better than expected and have been quite consistent throughout the season. They’re 6-4 in their last 10 games, although they’ve lost two in a row to the Carolina Hurricanes and Dallas Stars. They’re T17th in goals (3.09) and 22nd in shots (29.9) and rank 15th in goals allowed (3.11) and T19th in shots allowed (30.8). The Nashville Predators are 8-7 on the road this season.
Filip Forsberg leads the Nashville Predators lines in scoring with 38 points (16 goals, 22 assists). Ryan O’Reilly is second with 29 points (14 goals, 15 assists) and Roman Josi is third with 28 points (7 goals, 21 assists).
The Red Wings, 9-6-3 at home this season, are just 2-8 in their last 10 games and have really fallen off since signing Patrick Kane, although it’s not his fault as he has 11 points (6 goals, 5 assists) in 11 games. They’re coming off of a 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Alex DeBrincat leads the team in NHL player stats with 34 points (16 goals, 18 assists).
Goaltending has been the biggest issue for the Red Wings as they’re 24th in shots allowed (32.1) and 25th in goals allowed (3.4). They’ve surrendered 24 goals in their last five games.
Kevin Lankinen and Tyson Barrie are on the NHL injury report for the Predators and Detroit is without Joe Veleno, Klim Kostin, Christian Fischer, and Ville Husso.
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks
The Detroit Red Wings will be looking to get back on track and should take advantage of a strong home crowd. Kane is a good bet to score in the Predators vs. Red Wings picks and parlays as he has a four-game goal-scoring streak. Detroit is 18-15 against the spread (ATS), including 8-9 at home, and has an over-under record of 20-13. Nashville has an over-under record of 10-5 on the road.
DeBrincat, meanwhile, has recorded more than three shots in six of his last nine games.
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