Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 1/10/25

Looking to win big? The Blackhawks and Red Wings face off at 7:00 ET on NHLN. The Red Wings are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Red Wings being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blackhawks.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, January 10th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:
- Looking at our projections, the Red Wings are expected to take down the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2.
- Take the Red Wings on the moneyline
- The Red Wings should also cover at -1.5
Do the Blackhawks Stand a Chance in Detroit?
With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 14-25-2. As underdogs on the puck line, Chicago covered, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Four different Blackhawks scored in the game, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Chicago’s defense faced 39 shots, allowing goals at 10:16 and 19:56 in the final period.
Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim, with four different players scoring. Ryan Donato picked up his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips got things started for the Blackhawks, scoring his 1st goal of the year, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th.
The Blackhawks fired 29 shots on goal and recorded two power-play goals. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Chicago had 12 giveaways in the game.
On the defensive side, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. Both goals allowed came in the 3rd period, including one at 19:56.
Can The Red Wings Secure a Home Victory?
With a 2-1 victory over the Sabres, the Red Wings evened their record at 18-18-4. Detroit was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second, both from Dylan Larkin. Detroit’s goals also came on the power play, while the Sabres’ lone goal was short-handed.
Dylan Larkin was the lone scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, netting both of his goals on power plays. Larkin now has six and seven goals on the season. His first goal came at the 12:11 mark in the second period, followed by his second at 5:22.
Detroit took 23 shots on goal and recorded 15 giveaways. Patrick Kane picked up his sixth assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat earned his fourth assist and Lucas Raymond notched his 10th on Larkin’s second tally.
Defensively, Detroit will look to carry over their strong play from their last game, where they gave up just one goal to Buffalo. Cam Talbot finished with 31 saves and a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings’ defense also recorded 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks.