Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings 4/8/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Nashville is 21-18-1 on the year, while winning 4 of the last 5 games on the year. The Predators have been winning games but struggle offensively ranking 26th in the NHL scoring 2.55 goals per game, while taking 30.05 shots on goal per game. Filip Forsberg leads the Predators offense with team highs in Points and assist, while Roman Josi  boasts a team high 20 assists.

The Predators defense is the teams strength ranking 16th in the NHL, while allowing 2.88 goals per game. Nashville has allowed opponents to score 2 goals per game over the last 5 games overall.

The Redwings are 13-22-6 on the year having lost 4 of the last 5 games played. Detroits poor record is a direct correlation to an offense ranking 31sr in the NHL, while scoring 2.2 goals per game.

Filip Hronek leads the RedWings offense with team highs in points with 22, and assists with 20 on the year. Anthony Mantha leads the team with 10 goals.