Detroit Red Wings (36-28-6) vs. Nashville Predators (41-25-4)
March 23, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Nashville Predators -154 / Detroit Red Wings +123; Over/Under: +6
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In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Predators betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Saturday, March 23rd at the Bridgestone Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Detroit Red Wings recent form and recent player performance
-The Nashville Predators recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Red Wings and Predators.
Red Wings Have Won Two Straight Games
The Red Wings have played well heading into this game and they have won two straight games. In the last game against the New York Islanders, the Red Wings scored six goals and they won by three goals. Christian Fischer had a strong game scoring a goal and adding two assists. The Red Wings are averaging 3.43 goals while their defense is giving up 3.36 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th and they are going to need to run up the score here. Lucas Raymond has scored 24 goals and added 36 assists.
Predators Coming off a Shutout
The Predators in the last game faced off against the Florida Panthers, and they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Filip Forsberg had a strong game, putting up two goals and adding one assist. The Predators are averaging 3.26 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.94 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league, while the defense is ranked 10th. Filip Forsberg has scored 38 goals and added 39 assists so far this season.
Nashville Predators Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the last nine games between the Red Wings and Predators.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games following a road win.
- The Predators have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 10 day games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight day games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine day games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Red Wings vs Predators Betting Prediction
The Red Wings defense has been awful all season, and they are going to really struggle again here. The Predators in the last game scored three goals, while the defense gave up zero goals. The defense is going to step up again here, but the Predators’ offense is going to have no issue running up the score here. This game is going to get out of control early. Back the Predators on the money line.
