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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 11-13-24 NHL Picks

Detroit Red Wings (6-7-1) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (6-9-2)
November 13, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -140 / Detroit Red Wings +120; Over/Under: +6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 13th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 6-9-2 this year after they lost to Dallas by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Pittsburgh allowed the first six goals in the first period and they never had a chance to get back into the game. The Penguins were outshot by a total of 40-21, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh got their lone goal from Beauvillier, while Blomqvist allowed three goals on just eight shots in the loss.


Prior to that game, the Penguins defeated Washington by a score of 4-2 but did lose to Carolina and New York before that. Pittsburgh has scored 2.76 goals per game and they have allowed 3.88 goals against per game, while also going 19.1% on the power play and 83.7% on the penalty kill this season. Evgeni Malkin has led Pittsburgh with five goals, 13 assists, and 39 shots on goal, while Alex Nedeljkovic is 2-3-2 with a 3.25 goals-against average and a .882 save percentage. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 6-7-1 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Detroit allowed one goal in the first, two in the second, and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Red Wings outshot New York by a total of 37-24, won 55.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit was led by Kane and Raymond, who both had four shots on goal, while Husso stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the loss.

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Prior to that game, the Red Wings lost to Toronto by a score of 3-1 but did beat Chicago and Buffalo before that. Detroit has scored 2.43 goals per game and they have allowed 3.07 goals against per game, while also going 24.4% on the power play and 65% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with one goal, 12 assists, and 23 shots on goal, while Cam Talbot is 4-2-1 with a 2.40 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage this year. 

Why the Red Wings will beat the Penguins

  • The Red Wings have won two of their last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
  • The Penguins have lost nine of their last 12 games.
  • The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs following a loss.
  • The Penguins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Wednesday games as favorites.
  • The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last four games following a home loss.

Total Goals Facts

  • Each of the last seven night games between the Red Wings and Penguins has gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Red Wings’ last five road games following a home loss has gone OVER the total goals line.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last nine games between the Red Wings and Penguins.
  • The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

  • Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in each of the Penguins’ last five games as home favorites.
  • Bryan Rust has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Penguins as home favorites.
  • Erik Karlsson has recorded an assist in each of the Penguins’ last six games as favorites.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

  • Dylan Larkin has scored at least one goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five games.
  • Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Wednesday appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances against the Penguins after playing less than 20 minutes in the Red Wings’ last game.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after losing two games in a row and they only scored a total of one goal in those two losses. The Red Wings are 3-3-0 on the road this year and they are only scoring 2.43 goals per game, but I think they can find success here. Pittsburgh has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last four, including a 7-1 loss last time out. Take the Red Wings here. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Red Wings ML

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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