Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 4-11-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Penguins vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 11th at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

• The Penguins recent form and recent player performance 
• The Red Wings recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit
• Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Detroit
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Pittsburgh and Detroit

Penguins Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are 36-30-12 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 3-2 in overtime. The Penguins were able to tie the game at two in the third period, but they lost 90 seconds into overtime. The Penguins out shot Toronto by a total of 33-23 and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Pittsburgh had won their previous four games against Tampa Bay, Washington, New Jersey, and the Rangers. The Penguins are scoring 3.01 goals per game and they are allowing 2.95 goals against per game, while going 14.3% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill. Sidney Crosby has led Pittsburgh with 40 goals, 46 assists, and 262 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Pittsburgh is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 16-6-7 this season with a 2.82 goals against average and a .907 save percentage. 

Red Wings Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 38-32-8 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Detroit trailed 2-0 after the second period and their comeback attempt fell just short. The Red Wings out shot Washington by a total of 43-23 and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit defeated Buffalo by a score of 3-1 in the game prior to Washington, but lost to the Rangers before that. The Red Wings are scoring 3.28 goals per game and they are allowing 3.27 goals against per game, while going 22.9% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 26 goals, 38 assists, and 148 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is Alex Lyon, who is 20-18-4 this year with a 2.96 goals against average and a .908 save percentage. 

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Facts

• The Penguins have won each of their last seven games at PPG Paints Arena after coming off overtime.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Penguins’ last nine games.
• The Penguins have won the second period in each of their last four games at PPG Paints Arena after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Penguins’ last 12 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in six of their last seven games at PPG Paints Arena following a loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight night games.

Penguins vs Red Wings Prediction

Detroit comes into this game after a very disappointing loss to Washington in their last game. The Red Wings dominated most of the game, but couldn’t find the back of the net until one second left in regulation. Pittsburgh has been one of the hottest teams in the NHL recently, as they have won six of their last eight games, and they are closing in on a playoff berth. Only one point separates these teams in the Eastern conference, but this is almost a must win game for Detroit. The Red Wings have played much better over the last five games, but they are only 2-2-1 in that span. Give me the Penguins at home here.