Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/9

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The NHL season kicks off with the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. The game is set for Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM and will be aired on NHLN. Both teams aim to start the season strong, with the Blackhawks holding a 7-5-3 record and the Red Wings at 9-6-0.

Chicago, under the leadership of head coach Jeff Blashill, comes from the Western Central division. They currently rank 5th in their division with a 2-1 division record. Meanwhile, Detroit, led by head coach Todd McLellan, is part of the Eastern Atlantic division, standing 4th with a 4-2 division record. Fans can expect an exciting game between these conference contenders.

Blackhawks vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +158, Detroit Red Wings -187

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are coming off strong performances in their last two games. They secured a 4-0 win against the Calgary Flames, with Spencer Knight stopping all 33 shots he faced. Connor Bedard played a key role, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists in that game.

In their game against the Vancouver Canucks, the Blackhawks won 5-2. Spencer Knight made 43 saves on 45 shots. Tyler Bertuzzi was the standout player, scoring 3 goals on 4 shots.

Overall, the Blackhawks have shown effective offensive play, scoring 48 goals so far this season. They rank 10th in goals and 11th in assists. On defense, they have a solid record, with Spencer Knight being a reliable presence in goal.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had a mixed set of results recently. In their latest home game against the New York Rangers, they lost 4-1. J.T. Compher was the lone goal scorer for the team.

In a recent away game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Red Wings lost 1-0. The team managed 24 shots on goal but failed to score. Cam Talbot did not face any shots in that game.

The Red Wings found success against the San Jose Sharks with a 3-2 win. Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider each scored a goal. Cam Talbot made 16 saves on 18 shots to help secure the victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are favored with a moneyline of -187 against the Chicago Blackhawks. The projected score is Detroit 4, Chicago 3. With Detroit’s strong skater stats, ranking 10th in goals and 11th in assists, the pick is for Detroit to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.0 with the over at -117 and the under at -104. The projected score suggests a total of 7 goals. Considering both teams’ offensive stats, the recommendation is to take the over.