In this article we will formulate a Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 23rd at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 8-9-2 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Detroit trailed 1-0 in the third period, but they scored twice in the last five minutes to get the win. The Red Wings got goals from Berggren and Raymond, while Lyon stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Red Wings lost three straight against the Sharks, Kings, and Ducks. Detroit has scored 2.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.21 goals against per game, while also going 30.2% on the power play and 67.3% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with three goals, 15 assists, and 35 shots on goal, while Cam Talbot is 5-3-2 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage this year.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 9-9-3 this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 1-0 in their last game. Boston scored the lone goal of the game in the second period and played great defense for the shutout win. The Bruins outshot Utah by a total of 31-22, won 53.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-7 on the power play in the game. Boston got their lone goal from Lindholm, while Korpisalo stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bruins lost three straight against Columbus, St. Louis, and Dallas. Boston has scored 2.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 11.9% on the power play and 76.8% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with eight goals, 10 assists, and 87 shots on goal, while Jeremy Swayman is 5-7-2 with a 3.47 goals-against average and a .884 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Bruins
- The Bruins have lost five of their last six games as favorites following a home win.
- The underdogs have won four of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 16 games as home underdogs against the Bruins.
- The home team has won the second period in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Bruins’ last 11 games as favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Red Wings’ last nine games at Little Caesars Arena following a win have gone OVER the total goal line.
- Six of the last seven night games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Bruins and Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in three of the Red Wings’ last four home games against the Bruins.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded an assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight home games against the Bruins.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Bruins’ last 10 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 15 Saturday night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Both of these teams were able to snap three-game losing streaks with a win last time out and they will look to make it two in a row here. The Bruins are only 3-5-1 on the road, while the Red Wings are 4-4-1 at home. Both teams have been very low-scoring so far this season, but the Red Wings do have a very solid power play. I think this game could go either way, but I am going to side with Detroit, as they played one of their best games of the year last time out. Take the Red Wings here.