Fans betting on NHL look for value at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday as the host Nashville Predators battle the Detroit Red Wings in hockey odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Nashville Predators as -145 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3-2.3 result in favor of the Predators today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Red Wings will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 17-10-7 this season, while the Predators are 17-11-6. Detroit is 12-15-7 on the totals; Nashville is 12-15-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Detroit injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 15-rated Detroit Red Wings taking on the No. 5-rated Nashville Predators in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 16-ranked offense (2.65 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.62 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.87% rate while the Red Wings have a 81.08% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Devils at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Devils at +143 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Predators were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Canadiens. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Nashville at -155 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Nashville
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Nashville
- Nashville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Minnesota, Monday, December 28th
Nashville home to New York, Monday, December 28th
