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Detroit Red Wings Look to Continue Dominance over Florida Panthers in Divisional Matchup

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Florida Panthers in a divisional matchup on Thursday evening. The Red Wings suffered a loss in their last game against the Canadiens, while the Panthers secured a victory against the Maple Leafs. The Red Wings currently lead the season series 2-0. The Panthers are the betting favorite with odds opening at -205 and the current line at Florida -200. Stay tuned for the Red Wings vs. Panthers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Wings +173 | Panthers -200
• Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-145) | Panthers -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 67%.

Detroit vs Florida Stats

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are currently on a road trip and are having a disappointing season, remaining eight points out of a wildcard spot. However, they have been playing well recently, with a 3-1-1 record in their past five games, including wins against the Bruins and Hurricanes. Lucas Raymond has been a standout player with three points in his last five games and a total of 75 points this season. Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane have also been solid contributors on offense. The Red Wings have struggled with mediocre goaltending, but Cam Talbot has been sharp in recent games. Detroit is averaging 2.8 goals per game and allowing 3.1 goals per game, ranking them 22nd in offense and 24th in defense. With a power ranking of 12, the Red Wings are currently 36-34-7 this season.

Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers are currently in 3rd place after struggling in the past month, dropping four of their last five games. Despite this, they are still within striking distance of the top two spots in the league. Key players like Aleksander Barkov and Nikko Mikola have been performing well, while others like Sam Bennett are dealing with injuries. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been reliable in net, and the team has a strong offense and defense, ranking 12th in scoring and 7th in goals against. The Panthers recently ended their losing streak with a win against the Maple Leafs, and are looking to bounce back and secure a spot in the playoffs.

Detroit Red Wings Dominating Florida Panthers with Strong Performances on Both Ends of the Ice

The Detroit Red Wings have proven to be a formidable opponent for the Florida Panthers this season, securing victories in both the away and home matchups, most recently this past weekend. Conversely, the Florida Panthers are currently struggling, having lost four out of their last five games. In contrast, Detroit has had a commendable record of 3-1-1 in their previous five games. The Panthers' offensive performance has been lacking, scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last six games. Compounded by a series of unfortunate injuries, including key players like Bennett, Sturm, Kulikov, and Tkachuk, the Panthers have been hampered in their lineup. On the defensive end, Detroit has displayed a strong performance by only allowing 11 goals across their recent five games.

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