Pittsburgh Penguins (6-9-2) vs Detroit Red Wings (6-7-1)
November 13, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins -145 / Detroit Red Wings +120 — Over/Under: 6.5
The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins meet Wednesday in NHL action at the PPG Paints Arena. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Pick.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Maple Leafs and Rangers, and they play the Ducks and Kings next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.43 goals per game and are scoring 24.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 9 goals, Lucas Raymond has 12 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 30 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 65 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 17 goals on 229 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 15 goals on 178 shots.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the Stars, beat the Capitals, and they play the Sharks and Blue Jackets next. The Pittsburgh Penguins are averaging 2.76 goals per game and are scoring on 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Sidney Crosby leads Pittsburgh with 6 goals, Evgeni Malkin has 13 assists, and Rickard Rakell has 44 shots on goal. Defensively, the Pittsburgh Penguins are allowing 3.88 goals per game and are killing 83.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Alex Nedeljkovic has allowed 26 goals on 220 shots faced, and Joel Blomqvist has given up 25 goals on 261 shots.
Why the Pittsburgh Penguins will win
- The Penguins have won each of their last eight games as home favorites.
- The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight games at PPG Paints Arena following a loss.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Penguins have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Red Wings following a home loss.
- The Penguins have won the second period in six of their last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Pittsburgh Penguins Player Prop Facts
- Sidney Crosby has scored at least one goal in each of the Penguins’ last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Erik Karlsson has recorded at least one point in each of the Penguins’ last eight games as favorites.
- Sidney Crosby has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Penguins’ last nine home games against the Red Wings.
- Anthony Beauvillier has recorded two points against the Red Wings this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances at PPG Paints Arena.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Wednesday night appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Michael Rasmussen has recorded an assist in four of his five previous appearances at PPG Paints Arena.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored two goals against the Penguins this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.35).
- The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 5th in the league for shots per game this season (31.4).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.39%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.1).
Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction
It’s hard to get behind the Detroit Red Wings in their current form, as they’ve scored a combined 1 goal in their last two games and two or fewer goals in five of their last six games overall. The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t in the best of form in their own right, and they’re leaking defensively, but they are at home, and they have won the last three games against the Red Wings. One of those wins was a blowout about a month ago. The price is cheap. I’ll lean toward the Penguins because they’re at home.