Goaltenders have dreaded being in net when the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings clash, as the two teams have averaged a combined 7.2 goals per game in their last nine meetings. This offensive onslaught has led to the OVER going 7-2 in those contests – though it is worth noting the two most recent contests between the Pens and Wings have gone UNDER. Will the lamp continue to be lit when the Red Wings host the Penguins on Tuesday night?
- The visiting team is 1-4 SU and ATS in the last 5 games in this matchup.
- The Red Wings are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games at home.
- The total has gone OVER in eight of the Penguins’ last 10 games with an average combined score of 6.9.
Goal scoring has been of little issue for the Penguins – owners of the fifth-highest scoring offense in the NHL – with the team notching at least three goals in six of their last seven outings. More impressive than that has been the recent play of Sidney Crosby, as the Penguins captain has notched three goals and three assists in the last three games.
The Red Wings have basically been a garbage fire over the last month, as the team is 1-12-1 in its last 14 games. Detroit’s offense has been nearly non-existent in that span, averaging just 2.1 goals per game while failing to score more than one goal on six occasions.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Detroit Red Wings were listed earlier today as +193 moneyline underdogs at most sportsbooks tracked by OddsShark (including Sportsbook), while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook betting total around 6.
OddsShark score prediction models pick a 3.8-2.2 result in favor of the Penguins today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
27-38-11 Detroit battles the Penguins, currently with a 43-27-6 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 31-44-1 for the Red Wings and 43-31-2 for the Penguins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at OddsShark show the No. 1-rated Penguins taking on the No. 28-rated Red Wings in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Detroit Red Wings' No. 28-ranked offense (2.55 goals per game) against a Pittsburgh Penguins defense that ranks No. 20 at 3.07 goals per game allowed. The Red Wings power play has clicked at a 17.13% rate while the Penguins have a 80.16% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 5-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Flyers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -190 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Detroit was a 4-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Canadiens. They lost as +125 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
- Pittsburgh is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Detroit is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
- Detroit is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at New Jersey, Thursday, March 29
Detroit at Buffalo, Thursday, March 29
