Chicago Blackhawks (15-39-4) vs Detroit Red Wings (31-20-6)
Game Info: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 6:00 pm (United Center)
Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +170 / Detroit Red Wings -217 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks meet in NHL action from the United Center on Sunday. Who comes out on top in this Original Six matchup from the Windy City? Let’s dive in and find out with our Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Team Preview
The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to build on a 6-1 win over St. Louis last time out for their fourth straight win. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings in scoring with 51 points including a team-high 25 goals while Alex DeBrincat has 50 points with 21 goals and 29 assists. Lucas Raymond also has 48 points with 16 goals and 32 assists and Shayne Gostisbehere has 35 points with 28 assists. Ville Husso has gone 9-5-2 in goal for Detroit this season with a 3.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage while James Reimer is 5-6-2 with an .892 save percentage and 2.98 GAA and Alex Lyon is 17-8-2 with a 2.68 GAA and a .917 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have won each of their last nine games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last seven night games against Central Division opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 2' market has hit in each of the Red Wings' last 11 games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks come into this one looking to rebound from a 3-2 OT loss to Winnipeg last time out. Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 39 points including 17 goals along with 22 assists while Philipp Kurashev has 32 points with 9 goals and a team-high 23 assists. Jason Dickinson has 28 points with 17 goals and 11 assists and Nick Foligno also has 26 points with 13 goals and 13 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 13-22-3 with a 2.99 GAA and an .909 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 2-17-1 with a 3.97 GAA and an .877 save percentage this season. The Blackhawks will face the Avalanche and Blue Jackets after this game.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Facts
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 11 night games.
- The Blackhawks have covered the puck line in each of their last four games at United Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 3' market has hit in each of the last nine games between the Red Wings and Blackhawks at United Center.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Prediction
I’m on the Red Wings here. Detroit’s the far better team playing far better hockey right now and the Blackhawks are just struggling to put any positive results together. They have a slightly better chance being at home, but slightly isn’t going to cut it here. Give me Detroit in this one.
Chris’s Pick Detroit -217
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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