The Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks meet Wednesday in NHL action at the United Center. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Jets, beat the Sabres, and they play the Rangers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.64 goals per game and are scoring 26.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 7 goals, Lucas Raymond has 10 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 22 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 67.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 14 goals on 181 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 15 goals on 178 shots.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Kings and Ducks, and they play the Wild, Kraken, and Stars next. The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.77 goals per game and are scoring 22.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Ryan Donato leads Chicago with 7 goals, Connor Bedard has 9 assists and Seth Jones has 31 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 75 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Petr Mrazek has given up 30 goals on 300 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 7 goals on 95 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have won each of their last 11 games as road favorites following a win.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games at United Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last seven games as home underdogs.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Ryan Donato has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last five games.
- Ryan Donato has scored at least one goal in each of the Blackhawks’ last four night games.
- Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in five of the Blackhawks’ last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with the Red Wings as favorites against the Blackhawks.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in five of the Red Wings’ last six games as favorites.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games as favorites.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
The Detroit Red Wings have won the last 3 games against the Blackhawks, and they enter this game as the better team overall. The Blackhawks just can’t string together consistent offense, and playing at home hasn’t helped much, where they’ve lost 3 of 4 games. The Red Wings have had some of their better results on the road this season. The price is more than reasonable. I’ll lean with the Red Wings.