In this article, we will formulate a Panthers vs Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 16th at the Amerant Bank Arena Let’s take a look at a Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings pick.
Red Wings Look to Bounce Back
The Red Wings were playing some really good hockey, but they sure looked bad in the last game. Detroit faced off against the San Jose Sharks, and the offense scored three goals while the defense gave six. That type of defense is nowhere near acceptable, especially on their home ice. Vladimir Tarasenko had a strong game putting up two goals and four shots on goal. Ville Husso was the top player putting up saving 18 of the 23 shots that faced. They are going to need better goaltending in this game.
The Red Wings are averaging 2.86 goals per game while their defense is 3.23 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 25th in the league. This just hasn’t been a very good season, and if they want a chance in this game, they are going to need the defense to step up in a major way. Getting the start for the Red Wings will be Cam Talbot who sits with a 10-9-2 record and they are giving up 2.98 goals per game.
Can the Panthers Win their Second Straight?
The Panthers have been up and down as of late but they are coming off a victory in the last game. The Panthers faced off against the New Jersey Devils and they were able to secure a 2-1 victory. It took a shootout, but they were able to secure the win. Spence Knight was in goal and saved 26 of the 27 shots that he faced.
The Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. They are averaging 30.6 shots per game which is 5th in the league. Sam Reinhart has 27 goals and added 24 assists so far this season. Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to start in goal and he sits with an 18-10-2 record overall and he is giving up 2.78 goals per game.
Why the Panthers WIll Beat the Red Wings
- The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Panthers have won seven of their last eight games against the Red Wings after coming off overtime.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in three of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost the first period in five of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Panthers’ last 10 night games at Amerant Bank Arena following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Red Wings’ last eight night games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the last five games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Panthers’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Panthers vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings looked like they were figuring it out but they reverted back to their old ways in the last game and that is going to be a problem again in this game. The Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game and their offense is going to have no issue running up the score here. The Red Wings offense is going to really struggle to get anything going here, and Florida will get the job done. Back the Panthers.