Detroit Red Wings (18-18-4) vs Chicago Blackhawks (14-25-2)
Game Info: Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings -180 / Chicago Blackhawks +150 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 10th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 14-25-2 this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Chicago trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 36-20, won 57.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Mikheyev, and Nazar, while Mrazek stopped 35 out of 36 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Blackhawks lost to the Rangers by a score of 6-2 but did beat the Canadiens by a score of 4-2 before that. Chicago has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 30 points. Chicago has scored 2.54 goals per game and they have allowed 3.37 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 11 goals, 26 assists, and 100 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added seven goals, 19 assists, and 63 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 8-14-1 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 18-18-4 this season after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Detroit trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they were able to tie the game and get the win in overtime. The Red Wings recorded 33 shots on goal, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Kane, Larkin, and Veleno, while Talbot stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Red Wings defeated the Jets by a score of 4-2 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-4. Detroit has won five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 40 points. Detroit has scored 2.73 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 27.4% on the power play and 69.4% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 16 goals, 26 assists, and 81 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 17 goals, 18 assists, and 112 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 8-9-2 with a 3.03 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost 22 of their last 23 road games following a win.
- The Red Wings have won each of their last four games following a win.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena following a win.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in 14 of their last 17 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last six home games following an overtime win has gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Blackhawks’ last six road games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight Friday games at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last six games as home favorites against the Blackhawks.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Vladimir Tarasenko has scored at least one goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Blackhawks.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in four of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- Vladimir Tarasenko has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven home appearances against the Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as underdogs.
- Tyler Bertuzzi has scored a goal in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs.
- Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup looking to continue their winning streak and they have played very well since making the coaching change. The Red Wings are 10-10-2 at home, while the Blackhawks are 5-14-2 on the road. Chicago has won two of their last three games and did knock off Colorado last time out, but they are scoring just 2.54 goals per game this year. The Red Wings have scored at least four goals in four of their last five games and they are one of the hottest teams in hockey. I don’t trust the Blackhawks on the road, so give me Detroit to win by at least two goals here.