The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Pittsburgh and Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, with the host Penguins trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
A 2.8-2.6 result in favor of the Red Wings is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Detroit Red Wings have seen them go 17-17-7 so far this season, while the Penguins are at 22-19-3. In totals betting, the Pittsburgh Penguins are 22-20-2, while the Red Wings are 20-21. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Detroit injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 4 (Pittsburgh Penguins) and the No. 23 (Detroit Red Wings) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Pittsburgh Penguins No. 19-ranked offense (2.86 goals per game) against a Detroit Red Wings defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.1 goals per game allowed. The Penguins Sportsbook has clicked at a 26.62% rate while the Red Wings have a 81.4% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit lost its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Lightning on January 07. Bettors who backed the Lightning at -138 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Penguins were a 6-5 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Bruins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Pittsburgh at -113 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Chicago, Sunday, January 14th
Pittsburgh home to New York, Sunday, January 14th