The Nashville Predators head into Wednesday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings struggling mightily. The Red Wings are also looking to bounce back at home after a tough loss. But one of these teams has to get a win when they face off as part of a loaded Saturday schedule in the NHL. Before the puck drops in Detroit on Wednesday, you can continue reading to get my Predators vs Red Wings prediction for this matchup.
Our Predators vs Red Wings Pick
- Pick: Detroit Red Wings to win
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆


Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Nashville Predators @ Detroit Red Wings
- Date & Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
Key Storylines
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Detroit arrives back home after a 4–3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, dropping to 13–9–1 overall. Their record in close games remains respectable (4–2–1 in one-goal games). They will try to bounce back from a loss in one of those games here at home, where the Wings are 8-4-1 this season. Nashville is mired in a three-game losing streak. Their record sits at 6–12–4, and on the road they have been especially vulnerable (1–5–2 away). Over their last 10 games, the Predators have allowed 36 goals while scoring only 23.
Goaltending
Cam Talbot should get the start for Detroit in this matchup. He comes into this game with a 2.79 GAA and a .889 save percentage. While he has been far from perfect this season, he compares favorably to the goaltenders for the Predators. Both goalies for the Preds have GAAs over 3.00 and Juuse Saros has been disappointing as the starter for them this year.
Key skaters
On Detroit’s side, players like Alex DeBrincat (11 goals, 14 assists) and Dylan Larkin (13 goals, 12 assists) are leading their attack. Filip Forsberg is the Preds’ top offensive threat (9 goals, 7 assists), but beyond him their scoring is scarce with just 2.32 goals per game on the season.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | Over 0.5 Points |
| Dylan Larkin | Over 0.5 Points |
| Filip Forsberg | Over 0.5 Points |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first meeting between these teams this season.
- The Predators are 9-13 on the puckline so far this season.
- The Preds are also 9-13 in the over/under market going into this game.
- Detroit is 13-10 on the puckline heading into this contest.
- The over is 12-11 in Red Wings games so far this year.
Red Wings vs Predators Model Projection
Score Projection: Detroit 4 – Nashville 2
Win Probability: Detroit 58%, Nashville 42%
Final Thoughts
I am expecting Detroit to win this contest on the moneyline on Wednesday night. The Predators have been horrible away from home this season and they have been outscored 15-3 over their last three games. Nashville’s struggles should continue here and the Wings should get a victory at their expense.

