Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction NHL Picks 4/11/24

Pittsburgh Penguins (36-30-12) vs Detroit Red Wings (38-32-8)

Game Info: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm (PPG Paints Arena)

Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins -145 / Detroit Red Wings +118 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Thursday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Red Wings vs Penguins prediction.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings recently lost to the Rangers and Capitals, while beating the Lightning and Sabres. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.28 goals per game and are scoring on 22.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 31 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 40 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 212 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.27 goals per game and are killing 79.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 62 goals on 658 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 117 goals on 1,277 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently beat the Capitals and Lightning while losing to the Maple Leafs. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 3.01 goals per game and are scoring on 14.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 40 goals, Erik Karlsson has 42 assists, and Evgeni Malkin has 186 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 80.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Tristan Jarry has allowed 131 goals on 1,355 shots faced, and Alex Nedelijkovic has given up 87 goals on 931 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts

  • Drew O'Connor has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with the Penguins as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • Evgeni Malkin has recorded an assist in each of the Penguins' last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • Bryan Rust has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
  • Sidney Crosby ranks T1st in the Metropolitan Division for shootout goals (3) this season.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

  • Patrick Kane has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances in night games.
  • Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances in night games at PPG Paints Arena.
  • Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances in night games at PPG Paints Arena.
  • Ben Chiarot has recorded two points against the Penguins this season - equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (14.29%).
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 31st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (11).
  • The Detroit Red Wings are one of only two teams to win 10+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.
  • The Detroit Red Wings are one of only three teams to win 12+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.

Red Wings vs Penguins prediction

Massive game for the Red Wings and Penguins, who are both fighting for their postseason lives. Te difference for me is obviously home ice for the Penguins, as it's where 21 of their 36 wins have come this season. The Penguins are also playing the better hockey currently, and that includes a 6-3 win less than a month ago against the Red Wings. The Red Wings feel like a team that's run out of gas, as they've lost 6 of their last 8 games and the offense has fallen off a cliff. The Red Wings have scored 2 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 8 games. Give me the Penguins and the reasonable price.

Randy’s Pick Pittsburgh Penguins -145

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