In this NHL regular season preview between Red Wings and Blackhawks, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Red Wings make their way to Chicago at 5-5-1.
- The Red Wings come into the game ranked 31st in shots on goal.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Blackhawks take on the Red Wings at 5-7-1.
- Chicago is 7th in power play goals this season.
- The Blackhawks are coming off a 4-2 win vs. the Ducks.
Red Wings vs Blackhawks Preview
The Red Wings and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:00 ET on TNT. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Red Wings are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Blackhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks
- Where: Chicago at United Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 6th
- Betting Odds DET -1.5, DET -123 | CHI +104 O/U 6
Red Wings Preview: Can the Red Wings Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Detroit evened their record at 5-5-1 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings trailed 1-0 after the first period, but Dylan Larkin scored twice in the second to secure the victory. Entering the game as -1.5 goal favorites, Detroit failed to cover the puck line.
The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, while the Sabres’ lone goal was short-handed.
Detroit's offense was held in check until the second period, when Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, both on power plays. The Red Wings recorded 23 shots on goal but were plagued by 15 giveaways.
Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th. Lucas Raymond contributed with his 10th assist on Larkin's second goal.
Defensively, the Red Wings gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period but held the Sabres scoreless afterward, securing a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot recorded 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Blackhawks Preview: Will the Blackhawks Pull Through as the Home Underdog?
Chicago improved to 5-7-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Four different players scored for Chicago, who led 3-0 before the Ducks got on the board. Ryan Donato’s goal in the third period extended the lead to 4-1 before Anaheim added a late goal with 4 seconds left.
Chicago’s offense netted four goals on 29 shots in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also found the net, with Teravainen’s 4th goal coming on a power play.
Connor Bedard picked up two assists, bringing his season total to nine. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added a power-play goal in the second, and finished with their final goal at 17:43 of the third period. Chicago had 12 giveaways in the game.
Arvid Söderblom was busy in net for the Blackhawks, making 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Defensively, Chicago had 6 takeaways and 5 hits. They also blocked 26 shots. The Blackhawks' defense will look to improve in the 3rd period, where they gave up both of their goals, including one at the 19:56 mark.
Red Wings vs Blackhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Detroit has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last three games at home, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- Through their last three games as the underdog, the Blackhawks have an puck line record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Red Wings have a good straight up record, but their puck line mark is just 0-3.
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