In this NHL regular season preview between Red Wings and Penguins, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Red Wings make their way to Pittsburgh at 6-7-1.
- Detroit is 7th in power play goals this season.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
- The Penguins take on Detroit at 6-9-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Penguins are currently 22nd in the league.
- The Penguins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. the Canadiens.
Red Wings vs Penguins Preview
Betting on today's Red Wings and Penguins game? Catch the action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, as the Penguins hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Penguins are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Red Wings.
Red Wings vs. Penguins Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Pittsburgh Penguins
- Where: Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 13th
- Betting Odds PIT -1.5, DET +118 | PIT -139 O/U 6.5
Red Wings Preview: Will the Detroit Defense Show Up on the Road?
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 6-7-1 this season. Detroit, favored on the puck line, didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came from Dylan Larkin, and both were on the power play.
Detroit's offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, both on power plays. The first came 7:49 into the second period, followed by his second at 14:38.
The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, recording 15 in the game. Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin's second goal.
Detroit's defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut down the Sabres the rest of the way, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The Red Wings' defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Penguins Preview: Does Pittsburgh Stand a Chance at Home?
Pittsburgh improved to 6-9-2 with a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. The Penguins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.
Sidney Crosby led the way with two goals, and Blake Lizotte added an empty-netter to seal the win. Pittsburgh’s defense held Montreal scoreless until the third period.
Sidney Crosby led the way for Pittsburgh in their 3-1 win over Montreal, scoring twice, including his 5th goal of the season on a power play. Blake Lizotte added an empty-net goal, his 2nd of the season. The Penguins took 24 shots on goal and had 14 giveaways.
Pittsburgh got on the board early, with Crosby’s 4th goal of the season just 4:03 into the game. He added his 5th at 1:20 of the second period. Blake Lizotte sealed the win with an empty-netter at 19:15 of the third period.
Alex Nedeljkovic made 25 saves with a 96.2% save percentage, helping the Penguins to a 3-1 win over the Canadiens. Pittsburgh's defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 19 hits. The only goal they allowed came at 5:32 into the 3rd period, making it a 2-1 game.
Red Wings vs Penguins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last five road contests, Detroit has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their ten previous home games, Pittsburgh has an puck line mark of 2-8. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Penguins have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
- Against the spread, the Red Wings have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
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