Red Wings vs Predators: Who Has the Edge?
The Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings face off at Little Caesars Arena in a matchup where the Red Wings open as the betting favorite at -109. The Predators enter the
Game outlook
The Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings face off at Little Caesars Arena in a matchup where the Red Wings open as the betting favorite at -109. The Predators enter the game with a 19-16 record, while the Red Wings have a record of 16-15-4. This will be the third time these teams have faced each other in the past year, with each team previously winning one matchup. Game time is 7PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Predators -106 | Red Wings -109
Spread: Predators +1.5 (-251) | Red Wings -1.5 (+208)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 52%.
Nashville Predators
Goalie Juuse Saros has a record of 15-13-0 with a 2.94 GAA and .905 SV%, while Kevin Lankinen has a record of 4-3-0 with a 3.16 GAA and .900 SV%. Ryan O’Reilly leads the offense with 29 points, and captain Roman Josi leads the defense with 28 points. Despite a valiant effort from their goaltenders, Nashville lost 5-2 against the Carolina Hurricanes after being a +120 underdog in this game. Goals from O'Reilly and an assist were not enough to secure a win. The Preds' offense is ranked 18th in goals per game and 22nd in shots per game and the defense is below average.
Detroit Red Wings Analysis
Alex DeBrincat leads the team with 16 goals and 34 points, while James Reimer allowing six goals on 31 shots faced in a 6-3 loss against the Wild. Dylan Larkin has 29 points and Shayne Gostisbehere has 26. Ville Husso, James Reimer, and Alex Lyon provide positional coverage for the team, displaying records of 9-5-2, 3-6-2, and 4-3-0, respectively.