1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | ODDS | |
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DET | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6.5 |
PIT | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -136 |
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Detroit Red Wings Favored Over Pittsburgh Penguins in Close Matchup at PPG Paints Arena
The Detroit Red Wings will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with both teams holding similar records of 6-7-1 and 6-9-2, respectively. The Penguins have previously come out on top in their matchup this season. Pittsburgh is favored to win the game, opening at -138, with the betting line remaining unchanged. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Red Wings +120 | Penguins -138
- Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-205) | Penguins -1.5 (+173)
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 58%.
Detroit vs Pittsburgh Stats
Detroit Red Wings
In their recent game against the New York Rangers, the Detroit Red Wings were the underdogs with a +185 odds and suffered a 4-0 defeat. Ville Husso made 20 saves out of 23 shots faced during the game. The team has been struggling on offense this season, scoring three or fewer goals in seven of their last nine games and ranking 30th in goals per game and 31st in shots per game. The leading point scorer for the Red Wings is Lucas Raymond with 13 points, followed by Alex DeBrincat with 12 points and Dylan Larkin with 11 points. Despite their poor defensive performance, Detroit's goaltending has been strong this season, with Cam Talbot holding a record of 4-2-1 and Alex Lyon with a record of 2-3-0. Ville Husso has a record of 0-2-0 with a 4.94 goals against average and .811 save percentage. The team currently holds a power ranking of 20, ranks 30th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a season record of 6-7-1.
Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis
In their previous game against the Dallas Stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins were the underdog and suffered a 7-1 loss. Anthony Beauvillier scored the lone goal for Pittsburgh, while goalie Joel Blomqvist was replaced after allowing three goals on eight shots. Alex Nedeljkovic replaced him and allowed four goals on 32 shots. The Penguins have struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games. They rank 21st in goals per game and fourth in shots per game. On the defensive end, Pittsburgh ranks last in goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game. Goalies Blomqvist and Nedeljkovic have records of 3-5-0 and 2-3-2 respectively. Overall, the Penguins have a power ranking of 21 and are 19th in offense, 30th in defense, with a 6-9-2 record. Detroit has had success in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Penguins Struggling Offensively, Detroit Red Wings Favored in Upcoming Matchup
The Pittsburgh Penguins have struggled offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in nine of their last 10 games and ranking 21st in goals per game. Furthermore, their defense and goaltending have been subpar, with the team ranking 31st in goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game. In contrast, the Detroit Red Wings have shown strong goaltending this season, ranking 14th in goals against per game. As a result, it is recommended to select Detroit as the favorite to win this upcoming matchup on the road. Wagering on Detroit's money line is advised in this situation.
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