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Penguins vs Red Wings
The Pittsburgh Penguins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Pittsburgh’s season started with a 6-0 road loss to the Rangers. The Penguins were underdogs on the puck line and failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit exactly that number, putting the Penguins at 0-1-0 for the season.
The Penguins’ defense struggled from the beginning, allowing a goal just 2:24 into the first period. They gave up three goals in total during the opening period, and their offense couldn’t find the net, despite taking 29 shots on goal.
The Detroit Red Wings Look To Start Their Season With A Win
The Penguins finished last season with a 41-32-9 record, placing 9th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-25 record in those games. They went 15-11 in Atlantic Division matchups, ranking 5th. At home, Pittsburgh was 23-15-5, while on the road, they posted an 18-19-4 mark.
As favorites, the Penguins went 18-6-4, and as underdogs, they finished 26-26-5. Their puck line record was 23-59. Their games averaged 6.7 goals, and the average total line was 6.4. Their over/under record was 46-36.
Pittsburgh Offense Breakdown
Pittsburgh fired 29 shots on goal but failed to find the net in their 6-0 loss to the Rangers. The Penguins were shut out and recorded 19 giveaways in the game.
Despite the shutout, Pittsburgh managed to get shots on goal in each period, with 9 in the first, 11 in the second, and 9 in the third.
Red Wings Offense Breakdown
Last season, the Red Wings were 9th in the NHL in scoring, averaging 3.4 goals per game. They were also effective on the power play, ranking 6th in power play goals. Even when shorthanded, Detroit was a threat, finishing 7th in shorthanded goals.
Despite their strong offensive numbers, the Red Wings were 23rd in shots on goal, averaging 28.9 per game. They were 13th in giveaways.
Pittsburgh Team Defense
On the defensive side, the Penguins will need to improve after allowing 6 goals to the Rangers. Tristan Jarry made 35 saves with a save percentage of 85.4%, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The Penguins gave up the first goal just 2:24 into the game and were unable to recover, as the Rangers scored three more goals in the 2nd and 3rd periods.
Detroit Team Defense
Detroit’s defense ranked 23rd in the NHL last season, allowing 3.2 goals per game. They were 28th in takeaways and 27th in defensive hits, while opponents averaged 32.2 shots on goal per game against them, which also ranked 23rd in the league. Despite these rankings, the Red Wings managed to record four shutouts, placing them 5th in the NHL.
Penguins vs Red Wings Trends
- Through their last ten road contests, the Penguins offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Pittsburgh posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
- Across the Red Wings last three home games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 5-0.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Penguins have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 1-2.
Penguins vs Red Wings Prediction
When it comes to a moneyline wager, I’m going with the Red Wings to defeat the Penguins while playing at home. Given the current moneyline odds at -132, I’m placing a wager on the Red Wings to win outright.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Penguins to cover. Even if the Red Wings secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Penguins should cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
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Last updated:October 10, 2024 Penguins, Red Wings