In this article, we will formulate a Panthers vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 10th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 45-29-4 this year after they defeated Toronto by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Florida led 1-0 after the first period, but they needed two goals in the third to get the win. The Panthers outshot Toronto by a total of 37-18, won 69% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Luostarinen, Verhaeghe, and Forsling, while Bobrovsky stopped 17 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Panthers lost to the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 and to the Senators by a score of 3-0. Florida has lost five of their last six games, and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 94 points. Florida has scored 3.03 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.69 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 81% on the penalty kill this season. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 37 goals, 41 assists, and 208 shots on goal, while Aleksander Barkov has added 19 goals, 49 assists, and 144 shots on goal. Sergei Bobrovsky is 32-18-2 with a 2.42 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 36-34-7 this season after they lost to Montreal by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Detroit dominated the first period and led 1-0, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Red Wings outshot Montreal by a total of 36-21, won 48.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got their lone goal from Larkin, while Talbot stopped 17 out of 19 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Red Wings defeated the Panthers by a score of 2-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 5-3. Detroit has won three of their last five games, and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 79 points. Detroit has scored 2.81 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 27.6% on the power play and 69.9% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 26 goals, 49 assists, and 182 shots on goal, while Alex DeBrincat has added 35 goals, 30 assists, and 229 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 20-18-4 with a 2.85 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this year.
Why the Panthers will beat the Red Wings
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won each of their last eight night games against the Red Wings following a home win.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last three night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have won the third period in seven of their last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last seven games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Red Wings’ last six road games following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 13 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Panthers’ last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Panthers as favorites.
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in each of his last seven appearances with the Panthers as favorites.
- Aaron Ekblad has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances after playing less than 20 minutes in the Panthers’ last game.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Vladimir Tarasenko has recorded a point in each of his last nine Thursday appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in four of the Red Wings’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has scored the last goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three games at Amerant Bank Arena.
Panthers vs Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this contest after losing against Montreal last time out, which was a must-win situation for them, so I could see them coming out flat here. The Red Wings are 15-18-14 on the road this year, while the Panthers are 25-11-2 at home. Florida finally snapped their losing streak with a win over Toronto in their last game, and they are now four points in front of Ottawa for the third spot in the Atlantic. The Panthers may be dealing with some injuries, but they have something to play for, while reality has set in for the Wings. Take Florida -1.5 here.