Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24
Betting on today’s Penguins and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Penguins in a Eastern conference matchup.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5
This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 8:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.
WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:
- With the Red Wings being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Red Wings.
- Take the Red Wings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Penguins (+1.5)
Can Pittsburgh Pull Off a Road Win?
The Penguins started the season with a 6-0 loss to the Rangers. Pittsburgh’s defense struggled from the start, allowing a goal just 2:24 into the first period. They were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, with the combined score reaching exactly that number. The Penguins’ record now stands at 0-1-0.
Pittsburgh’s offense couldn’t get anything going, while their defense allowed goals in every period. The Rangers scored three times in the first period alone. The Penguins managed 29 shots on goal but failed to find the net.
Pittsburgh’s offense struggled to find the net in their 6-0 loss to the Rangers, despite firing 29 shots on goal. The Penguins were held scoreless and recorded 19 giveaways.
None of the Penguins’ players found the net, and they went without a goal in all three periods. Pittsburgh finished the game with 0 assists.
The Penguins’ defense struggled, allowing the first goal just 2:24 into the game. Despite Tristan Jarry making 35 saves with an 85.4% save percentage, Pittsburgh gave up 6 goals on 41 shots from the Rangers. The Penguins also recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.
Can the Red Wings Lock in a Home Win?
The Penguins finished last season with a 41-32-9 record, placing 9th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-25 record in those games. In the Atlantic Division, they went 15-11, placing 5th. At home, they were 23-15-5, while on the road, they finished 18-19-4.
As favorites, Pittsburgh went 18-6-4, but struggled against the puck line, going 9-19. As underdogs, they were 26-26-5 straight up and 14-40 against the puck line. Their over/under record was 46-36, with their games averaging 6.7 goals.
Heading into their season opener against Pittsburgh, Detroit is coming off a season where they ranked 9th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.4 goals per game. They were also strong on the power play, finishing 6th in power play goals. Interestingly, they ranked 7th in shorthanded goals, showing they were able to capitalize even when down a man.
Despite their offensive success, the Red Wings ranked 23rd in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game. This season, they’ll aim to improve in that area while maintaining their efficiency in converting opportunities.
Defensively, the Red Wings were ranked 23rd in the NHL last season, allowing 3.2 goals per game. They were 28th in takeaways and 27th in defensive hits, while opponents averaged 32.2 shots on goal per game, placing Detroit 23rd. Despite these numbers, they managed to record four shutouts, which ranked 5th in the league.