Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Odds Preview with Prediction

The Detroit Red Wings get a visit from the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL Betting Odds action on Friday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Chicago Blackhawks opened as -150 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.6-1.8 win for the Blackhawks on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Chicago Blackhawks will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 42-19-5 this season, while the Red Wings are 25-29-11. Chicago is 29-26-11 on the totals; Detroit is 29-28-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Chicago injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 3-rated Chicago Blackhawks taking on the No. 29-rated Detroit Red Wings in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Detroit's No. 26-ranked offense, averaging 2.48 goals per game, against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.5 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 12.08% while the Blackhawks defense kills off 77.06% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Blackhawks were a 1-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Ducks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Anaheim at +151 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for OVER bettors.

In their last action, Detroit was a 6-1 loser on the road against the Bruins. Bettors on Boston at -289 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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