The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks meet Saturday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Blackhawks vs Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Blackhawks vs Red Wings Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Flames, lost to the Oilers, and they play the Islanders next. The Red Wings have won 4 of their last 6 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.06 goals per game and are scoring 23 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 17 goals, Lucas Raymond has 23 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 113 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.34 goals per game and are killing 79.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 48 goals on 416 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 54 goals on 466 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Blues, beat the Rangers, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Blackhawks have lost 9 of their last 12 games.
The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor Bedard leads Chicago with 19 goals, Frank Nazar has 15 assists and Tyler Bertuzzi has 63 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 2.97 goals per game and are killing 84 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 56 goals on 660 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 35 goals on 284 shots.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Blackhawks have won each of their last six games against the Red Wings following a road loss.
- The Red Wings have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games at United Center.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as road favorites following a road loss.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last six games against the Red Wings following a road loss.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Blackhawks have lost eight of their last nine night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The favorites have won each of the Red Wings’ last six games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four night games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games against Central Division opponents.
- The ‘Under 0.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games following a road loss.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in six of his last eight home appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
- Frank Nazar has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- James van Riemsdyk has scored a goal in six of his last seven appearances in night games.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 Saturday appearances.
- James van Riemsdyk has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five road appearances against Central Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Chicago Blackhawks rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.96%).
- The Chicago Blackhawks have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (13).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.34).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (23.00%).
Blackhawks vs Red Wings Prediction
The Blackhawks are a young team that continues to struggle stringing wins together, and that’s going to be a bigger issue with them on the end of a back to back. The Red Wings should be able to take full advantage of this matchup, and they’ve won 5 of the last 6 games against the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks keep having issues finding the back of the net and have scored 3 or fewer goals in 6 straight games. These have to be games the Red Wings take advantage of if they’re going to make the playoffs this season. No excuses. Give me the Red Wings, and of course, I’ll lay the PL to shave down the juice.