The Chicago Blackhawks (14-25-2) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (18-18-4) on Friday, January 10th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on NHLN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Blackhawks vs Red Wings

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 14-25-2. Chicago covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held a 4-1 lead until just 4 seconds remained in the game. Chicago’s defense had to work hard, as they allowed 39 shots on goal.

The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win

Detroit moved to 18-18-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3.

After giving up a goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.

Chicago Offense Breakdown

Chicago’s offense netted four goals in their 4-2 win over the Ducks, with Ryan Donato scoring his 7th of the season. Seth Jones added his second goal, while Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen, who scored on a power play, also contributed.

After 12 giveaways, the Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal. Two of their goals came on power plays, and none were from empty nets.

Red Wings Offense Breakdown

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season in the second. Both goals came on power plays, with the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22.

Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Patrick Kane earned his 6th assist on the first. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but gave the puck away 15 times.

Chicago Team Defense

Defensively, the Blackhawks will aim to carry over their recent performance, as they allowed just 2 goals in their previous game against the Ducks. Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves and posted a 95% save percentage. The defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will look to tighten things up in the third period, where they gave up both of their goals, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.

Detroit Team Defense

After allowing the first goal to Buffalo at 11:39 in the first period, Detroit’s defense locked in, keeping the Sabres off the board for the rest of the game. Cam Talbot finished with 31 saves and a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Blackhawks vs Red Wings Trends

• In their last five games away from home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games at home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 8-2.
• Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have gone 1-2 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Blackhawks vs Red Wings Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline bet in this one, we have the Red Wings coming out on top. However, with the lines sitting at -184, I’d recommend looking to the spread as our projections have the Red Wings winning by more than one goal.

When it comes to a puck line pick, our choice is the Red Wings to secure the win and cover. Expect the Red Wings to dominate this one with a multi-goal win over the Blackhawks.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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