Red Wings vs Predators Prediction, Odds and Picks, March 14
Predators Trying to Make Playoff Push
If you are looking to make some NHL betting picks, you will have plenty of options to explore on Tuesday night. There is a full slate of games set to take place, including the Nashville Predators hosting the Detroit Red Wings.
The Red Wings have started to fade down the stretch, and it will most likely cause them to miss out on the playoffs. Detroit has 69 points on the season, but that is only good enough for 7th place in the Atlantic Division.
Nashville comes into this game with 73 points in fifth place in the Central Division. The Predators still have some work to do, but they still have an outside chance of being a playoff team this season.
The NHL lines are favoring Nashville on Tuesday.
Red Wings Struggling to Get Stops
This season, the Detroit Red Wings lines have been impacted by this team’s inability to slow down opponents. Detroit is allowing nearly 3.25 goals per game, which puts too much pressure on their offense to step up.
Special team’s play has also been an issue for Detroit as they are only killing off 77% of their own penalties. The Red Wings are scoring on the power play 21% of the time, but that unit has been in a funk of late.
Dylan Larkin is having a big season for Detroit, leading the team with 25 goals and 39 assists, but he will need some help.
Predators Playing Puck Possession
After picking up an overtime road win in Anaheim on Sunday, Nashville head coach John Hynes said, “I give our guys a lot of credit, it’s been a long trip and a lot of different time zones.” Playing overtime games is nothing new for the Predators, as they have been in a ton of close games.
The Predators are scoring 2.83 goals per game, allowing 2.84. Nashville is a team that wants to control the puck at every turn, and they will be trying to ground out another win.
Roman Josi is having a huge season for the Predators, leading the team with 41 assists and 58 total points. If you follow the NHL news, you know that the Predators aren’t a team that can dominate an opponent but are talented enough to beat any team in the league.
Red Wings vs Predators Game Injuries
Red Wings vs Predators Head-to-Head
This is the second meeting between the Red Wings and Predators, and looking at the past matchup can help when making NHL picks. The Red Wings won the first meeting in Detroit, 3-0.
Red Wings vs Predators Game Information
- Game: Red Wings (30-27-9) vs Predators (33-24-7)
- Location: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Day/Time: Tuesday, March 14, 8:00 p.m. ET
- Red Wings vs Predators Live Stream: NHL.TV
Red Wings vs Predators Betting Lines
Red Wings vs Predators Prediction
Momentum and motivation can play a huge role when it comes to NHL betting, and the Predators simply have more of each at this time. Nashville has been playing better hockey lately, and they can get into the postseason with a strong finish.
Detroit hasn’t been a great defensive team, and that will come back to bite them in this one, too. Nashville needs to win this game at home, and they will find a way to get that done by a goal.
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Nashville Predators to win this game, but also bet on the Red Wings to cover the 1½-goal spread.
The Nashville Predators are listed at -155 in our Vegas NHL lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Predators, you have a chance to win $65. The Detroit Red Wings are +135, offering a chance to win $135 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Nashville a 60.78% chance to win, with Red Wings at 42.55%.
