| MATCHUP | Detroit Red Wings | Florida Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-31-10 | 40-38-4 |
| Where | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL | |
| When | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Detroit Red Wings and Florida Panthers meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Amerant Bank Arena. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Devils and Lightning. The Red Wings have lost 9 of their last 12 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring 22.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 41 goals, Lucas Raymond has 51 assists and Dylan Larkin has 229 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.04 goals per game and are killing 77.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 89 goals on 784 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 140 goals on 1,446 shots.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Maple Leafs and Rangers. The Panthers have lost 8 of their last 13 games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 2.94 goals per game and are scoring on 19.2 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads Florida with 29 goals, Sam Bennett has 32 assists, and Carter Verhaeghe has 187 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 80.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 154 goals on 1,250 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 96 goals on 898 shots.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in 17 of their last 19 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Panthers have lost eight of their last 10 night games following a home win.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five Wednesday night games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in three of the Red Wings’ last four games.
- The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last five games at Amerant Bank Arena following a home win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last seven night games at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with the Panthers as home underdogs.
- Brad Marchand has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a home underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored at least one goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Panthers.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last seven Wednesday games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Dylan Larkin has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances at Amerant Bank Arena.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.32).
- The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (906).
- The Detroit Red Wings are one of only three teams to win a game when trailing by four or more goals this season.
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 28th in the league in penalty minutes this season (627).
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Prediction
It’s strange seeing the Red Wings as road favorites. This game means nothing. And while the Panthers have sat most of their key players and should be losing to improve their odds of a top-10 pick, they’ve still won their last two games. The Red Wings have been piling up the losses and have been a mess defensively. I’d also assume the two-time champs, who will be a top contender for the cup next season once healthier, will want to send the fans off with a victory on the last game of the season. This is still a prideful group. Regardless, the Red Wings being favored here on the road is strange and I’m not buying it. Give me the Panthers and the more favorable price.