Detroit Red Wings (31-29-6) vs Vegas Golden Knights (39-19-8)
Game Info: Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 1:00 pm (Little Caesars Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings +136 / Vegas Golden Knights -162 — Over/Under: 6
In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, March 16th 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 39-19-8 this season after they lost to Buffalo in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vegas led 2-0 in the second period and 3-2 late in the third, but they allowed Buffalo to tie the game with 14 seconds left and lost in the shootout. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 37-19, won 28.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, and Howden, while Hill stopped 34 out of 37 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 4-0 but did lose to the Penguins by a score of 3-2 before that. Vegas has lost three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 86 points. Vegas has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.69 goals against per game, while also going 29% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 20 goals, 59 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 17 goals, 40 assists, and 104 shots on goal. Ilya Samsonov is 15-8-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 31-29-6 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Detroit led 1-0 after the first period, but they allowed three goals in the second and never recovered from the loss. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 32-26, won 33.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from DeBrincat and Rasmussen, while Mrazek stopped 28 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Red Wings defeated the Sabres by a score of 7-3 but did lose to the Senators by a score of 2-1 before that. Detroit has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently second to last in the Atlantic standings with 68 points. Detroit has scored 2.85 goals per game and they have allowed 3.20 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 69.9% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 22 goals, 46 assists, and 156 shots on goal, while Dylan Larkin has added 27 goals, 32 assists, and 207 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 17-15-3 with a 2.96 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage this year. The Red Wings will meet the Capitals, Golden Knights, Hockey Club, and Avalanche after this game.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Golden Knights
- The Red Wings have won each of their last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have lost seven of their last 10 games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five day games.
- The Red Wings have won the first period in each of their last six Sunday games at Little Caesars Arena.
Total Goals Facts
- Ten of the Red Wings’ last 11 games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Ten of the Golden Knights’ last 12 road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Golden Knights’ last 21 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last seven day games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four day games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents at Little Caesars Arena.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Pavel Dorofeyev has scored a goal in four of the Golden Knights’ last five road games.
- Alex Pietrangelo has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine road appearances against the Red Wings.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games as favorites.
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Golden Knights vs Red Wings Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling over the last few games, but someone will pick up a huge win here. The Red Wings are 17-15-3 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 15-12-5 on the road. Detroit has lost seven of their last eight games and they have scored two goals or fewer in five of their last six. The Red Wings are in a free fall right now and they are not playing very well on either end of the ice. Vegas has lost three of their last four games and they definitely don’t play their best hockey away from home. I don’t like how either team looks right now, so I will take the plus money with Detroit at home.