Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 3/2/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators

Date: Monday, March 2, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The Detroit Red Wings (34-19-6) are traveling to Bridgestone Arena on Monday where they will try to defeat the Nashville Predators (27-24-7).

The Detroit Red Wings were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory against the Senators in their previous contest . The Red Wings didn't have their best offensive outing in the win. In the matchup, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 20 shots they attempted. They also had 2 power play chances and scored 1 goal. Detroit accumulated 13 penalty mins in this matchup.

Detroit Red Wings opponents have tallied 154 power play tries (29th in pro hockey) and have racked up 32 goals in those attempts. The Red Wings so far have had 1,634 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .894. Detroit has tried 1,664 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.5%. When at even strength, the Red Wings have allowed the opponent to score 141 goals while earning 131 of their own. Detroit skates onto the rink with 184 power play chances and they have added 43 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 23.37%. For the year, they have recorded 74 points and their points percentage is sitting at .627. When talking about their scoring, the Detroit Red Wings have earned 174 goals (19th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have allowed 173.

The man protecting the goal in this game is John Gibson. Gibson has participated in 544 contests during his hockey career. He has compiled a mark of 227-229-65 and he started in 532 games. Opponents have been able to score 1,482 goals versus Gibson in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.79. Gibson has had 16,425 shot attempts against him and has recorded 14,943 total saves. His save percentage sits at .910 in his 26,910 minutes on the ice. During his career on the ice, Gibson has earned 289 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .543.

Their last time out, Nashville faced the Blackhawks in a game where the Predators notched a victory by a final of 4-2. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this matchup and scored 1 on that chance. The Predators scored 4 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they were seeking.

Nashville has attempted 1,655 shots (13th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 10.27%, while allowing the opposition 1,701 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.00% on their opponents 175 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 88.2%. They have a total of 171 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 22.22%. The Predators have accumulated 132 goals at even strength and 38 goals (13th in hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 200 goals to be scored by of a combination of 165 goals at even strength and 35 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 170 goals, 61 points, in addition to a points percentage of .526.

For the opposition you are going to see Juuse Saros defending the goal. Saros has accumulated a lifetime mark of 223-167-43 and has played in 452 games. Saros' quality start rate is 57.9% and he has accumulated 252 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has recorded 12,238 saves out of 13,417 shots taken, giving him a rate of .912. His opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,179 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 435 games and has been on the ice for 21,729 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Detroit

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