Golden Knights vs Red Wings Prediction 3/4/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, March 4th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 28-19-14 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas cut the deficit from 3-0 to 3-2 in the second period, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Golden Knights out shot Buffalo by a total of 29-28, won 42.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Barbashev and Dorofeyev, while Schmid stopped 25 out of 28 shots, which was an .893 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Knights lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-0 and the Capitals by a score of 3-2. The Golden Knights have lost three games in a row and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 70 points. Vegas has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 3.08 goals against per game, while also going 25.6% on the power play and 80.6% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 21 goals and 48 assists, while Mark Stone has added 21 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 5-4-3 with a 3.47 goals against average and an .858 save percentage this season. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 35-20-6 this year after they defeated Nashville by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Detroit trailed 2-1 in the second period, but they scored the last three goals to get the win. The Red Wings out shot Nashville by a total of 31-30, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat, Finnie, Raymond, and Johansson, while Gibson stopped 10 out of 11 shots and Talbot stopped 18 out of 19. 

Prior to that game, the Red Wings lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 5-2, but did beat the Senators by a score of 2-1 before that. The Red Wings have won three of their last five games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 76 points. Detroit has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 2.95 goals against per game, while also going 23.0% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 20 goals and 44 assists, while Alex DeBrincat has added 31 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 23-12-2 with a 2.58 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Golden Knights vs Red Wings Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup trying to snap a three game losing streak and they will be on a back to back, as they lost to Buffalo last night. The Golden Knights are 14-11-7 on the road this year, while the Red Wings are 18-10-2 at home. Detroit is coming home after a long road trip and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last five. The Red Wings have been very solid defensively and they play their best at home, so I like Detroit to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Red Wings ML