Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators Monday NHL Betting Odds
On Monday, December 30, 2013 the Detroit Red Wings visit the Nashville Predators at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The puck will drop at 8:00 PM ET between these two former Western Conference rivals. With the Red Wings moving to the East this season, the rivalry will be renewed and we will back Detroit on the road.
Detroit Red Wings: Enjoying the Eastern Conference
Detroit moved to the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference when the NHL realigned its league for this season and the Red Wings have not missed a beat. They have 45 points entering tonight’s contest and are in fourth place in the division. Detroit is a better team on the road this year, playing to a record of 12-3-3. They should be very tough to beat tonight when they visit Nashville.
Nashville Predators: Sitting in bottom of Central Division
One team that might have wanted to be realigned with the changes this year is that of Nashville. They might have fared better in the Eastern Conference. This year, they are in the bottom of the Central Division in the Western Conference. With just 38 points, the Predators are trying to compete in the Central, a division laden with incredibly talented teams this season. The Predators have also struggled at home this year with a 9-8-3 record.
Over at TopBet.eu, the oddsmakers have chosen the host Predators as 1.5-point favorites to defeat the Red Wings in this contest. Despite this, we will still back Detroit to grab the win on the road. We are going to bet 15 percent of our bankroll on the Red Wings with the -105 money line on Monday night in Tennessee. This should be a very exciting contest, so be sure to place your bets early so you can relax and enjoy this NHL contest tonight.