- The Predators are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Red Wings
- Red Wings vs. Predators Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDDT | FDSO | NHL
The Detroit Red Wings (34-20) visit Bridgestone Arena to take on the Nashville Predators (27-24) on Mar. 2 in Nashville, TN. The puck drop is scheduled for 2:00 pm.
The Predators are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+220).
The Red Wings vs. Predators Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Red Wings vs. Predators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Red Wings | +1.5 -275 | 6 +105 | -115 |
| Predators | -1.5 +220 | 6 -125 | -105 |
Red Wings vs Predators Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 54.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Red Wings vs Predators Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Red Wings will cover the spread with 53.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Red Wings Best Bets & Trends
- The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games (+7.45 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+6.85 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.35 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.55 Units / 20% ROI)
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.70 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+6.95 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.25 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Moneyline in 7 of their last 15 games (+4.90 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.55 Units / 25% ROI)
Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Red Wings are 30-30 against the spread this NHL season (-3.7 Units / -4.02% ROI).
- Red Wings are 34-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.4 Units /10.37% ROI
- Red Wings are 27-28 when betting the Over for -3.25 Units / -4.9% ROI
- Red Wings are 28-27 when betting the Under for -1 Units /-1.52% ROI
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 31-28 against the spread this NHL season (-5.35 Units /-5.4% ROI).
- Predators are 27-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -3.02% ROI
- Predators are 30-28 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -1.67% ROI
- Predators are 28-30 when betting the Under for -4.55 Units / -7.08% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Predators vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Alex Debrincat (DET) | +140 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | +165 |
| Filip Forsberg (NAS) | +170 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | +170 |
| Ryan O'Reilly (NAS) | +230 |
| Lucas Raymond (DET) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Predators vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Marco Kasper (DET) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Predators vs Red Wings
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kane (DET) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -140 |
| Moritz Seider (DET) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
| Marco Kasper (DET) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +140 |
| Dylan Larkin (DET) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +130 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -118 |
Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Red Wings are 33-24 (.579) this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Red Wings are 22-11 (.667) when having 3 or more xG. this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .592
The Red Wings are 27-8 (.771) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .712
The Red Wings were 14-10 (.583) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .444
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 101-117 (.463) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 54-82 (.397) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 25-30 (.455) this season — 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Red Wings Offensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Red Wings have scored on 17% of cycle chances while leading this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Red Wings have 226 cycle chances on the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have 7 rush chances in 4v4 situations this month — most among NHL Teams
The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Predators scored on 7% of cycle chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Predators have scored on 7% of cycle chances in the third period since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Red Wings Defensive Stats & Trends
The Red Wings have made 1.3 saves per game while their opponent is shorthanded this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Red Wings allowed 5.8 rush chances per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Red Wings had a .826 save percentage against the power play last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .854
The Red Wings have 1,641 puck battle wins this season — 7th most among NHL Teams
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Predators allowed 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Predators have a .692 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .816
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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