Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/31

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The Detroit Red Wings are set to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Red Wings, led by head coach Todd McLellan, have a season record of 39-26-8. They are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Penguins, coached by Dan Muse, have a record of 37-21-16. They stand 6th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division.

Red Wings vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings -110, Pittsburgh Penguins -107

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong 5-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres but suffered a 3-5 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. In these games, Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider, and Patrick Kane have been key contributors.

DeBrincat leads the team with 37 goals and 78 points this season. He is supported by Lucas Raymond, who has 71 points. Dylan Larkin also adds strength with 29 goals and 57 points.

On defense, Moritz Seider is a standout with 160 blocks. Goaltender John Gibson has been the primary goalie with 27 wins in 50 games. Cam Talbot has also contributed with 12 wins in 29 games.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently had a strong performance against the New York Islanders. They won 8-3, with Anthony Mantha scoring twice and adding an assist. Rickard Rakell also had two goals in that game.

Earlier, the Penguins faced a setback against the Dallas Stars, losing 6-3. Erik Karlsson stood out with a goal and two assists. Despite only 12 shots on goal, the Penguins managed to score three times.

In the regular season, the Penguins ranked 5th in goals and 4th in assists. They also ranked 8th in shots on goal. However, their hits and blocks were lower, ranking 28th and 10th respectively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are the slight favorites with a moneyline of -110 against the Pittsburgh Penguins at -107. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but Detroit has a better ranking in goals against. With their defensive edge, the Red Wings are the pick to win, projecting a score of Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -123 and the under at +101. Both teams have shown the ability to score, and their combined stats suggest a high-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total of 7 goals.