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Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Amerant Bank Arena — Sunrise, FL

Article updated Jan 16, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Florida Panthers in a matchup that could significantly impact the playoff picture halfway through the season. The Red Wings,

Game outlook

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Florida Panthers in a matchup that could significantly impact the playoff picture halfway through the season. The Red Wings, with a 20-19-4 record, have been on a hot streak with seven wins in their last 10 games and are looking to climb up the standings in the Atlantic Division. On the other hand, the Panthers, with a 6-4 record, are currently in second place in the division and are also looking to solidify their playoff position. The betting odds favor the Panthers, opening at -220, but the line has remained unchanged. To find out more about this matchup and make a prediction, be sure to check out our detailed analysis. Plus, take advantage of the best sports betting promos available.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Wings +185 | Panthers -220

Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-135) | Panthers -1.5 (+115)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 69%.

Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings have shown improvement this season, particularly in their offense, but still have room for growth as they have been scoring an average of 2.86 goals per game. Despite strong performances from key players like Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Raymond, the team has struggled with offensive depth, with only a few players contributing consistently. On the defensive end, the team has allowed an average of 3.17 goals per game, with notable performances from Moritz Seider and Simon Edvinsson. Goaltender Cam Talbot has been a bright spot for the team with solid statistics. Overall, the Red Wings have a 20-19-4 record this season and are currently ranked 23rd in offense, 24th in defense, and 12th in power rankings.

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Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers are currently having a successful season with a strong offense leading the way, averaging 3.25 goals per game. Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk have been standout performers on the top line, while Aleksander Barkov, Carter Verhaeghe, and Sam Bennett have also contributed significantly. Defensemen Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad have provided additional offensive support. However, the team's defense has struggled, allowing 3.09 goals per game. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has been a key player with a .899 save percentage. With a power ranking of 3, the Panthers rank 8th in offense and 17th in defense, with an overall record of 6-4. In their recent matchups, Detroit has had success against Florida. For successful betting, consider choosing the Best NHL Handicappers.

Florida Panthers Ready to Dominate Detroit Red Wings at Home Game

The Florida Panthers are poised for success in their upcoming game against the Detroit Red Wings on home ice. With a strong offensive lineup led by Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk, the Panthers are expected to capitalize on the Red Wings' defensive vulnerabilities, as they allow an average of 3.17 goals per game. Additionally, defenseman Gustav Forsling and Aaron Ekblad are instrumental in limiting the opposing team's scoring opportunities, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make crucial saves. It is anticipated that the Panthers will secure a decisive victory and surpass the spread in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Red Wings vs Panthers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Red Wings vs Panthers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings+185 → +224Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida Panthers-220 → -265Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings+1.5 (-135) → +1.5 (-115)Moved
  • Spread · Florida Panthers-1.5 (+115) → -1.5 (-105)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 5.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Red Wings
5-4 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida Panthers
6-4 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-16T11:15:24.152Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Red Wings defeated Florida Panthers 5-2

Detroit Red Wings defeated Florida Panthers 5-2 on January 16, 2025, a 3-goal decision in the series. Detroit Red Wings' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 3-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Red Wings +1.5 (-115) spread, Detroit Red Wings covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 5.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · Florida Panthers -220Loss
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings +185Win