The Detroit Red Wings will head to take on the Arizona Coyotes in this inter-conference matchup. The Red Wings come into this game with back-to-back losses and losing five out of their last six. It does not get any better on the Arizona side as they come into this game with a nine-game losing streak. Continue reading below to get our best Red Wings vs Coyotes Picks Betting and much more.
The Red Wings won the first matchup 4-3 in overtime on November 25th. Before we make any Red Wings vs Coyotes picks, let’s take a look at the NHL stats and NHL odds for tonight’s contest.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Arizona Coyotes Odds
With the way the Coyotes have been playing as of late, it makes sense that the Red Wings would be the moneyline favorite listed at -130, even with a bad road record of 7-8-4. The Arizona Coyotes’ odds of winning the game outright are at +110.
The Red Wings have an 18-24 straight-up moneyline record, while the Coyotes have a 13-30 record straight up.
The Red Wings have a puck line spread of -1.5 with odds of +165. The Coyotes are at +1.5, with their odds at -190. Detroit has a 23-19 record against the spread (ats), while Arizona is a respectable 22-21 ats.
The goal total for this game is set at six. The odds for the over are at -120, with the under getting even money. While this may not be one of the best NHL matchups of the day, the goal total is one of the NHL picks to consider in this game.
The Red Wings has a 19-22-1 over/under record, while Arizona is 22-21 over/under.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Arizona Coyotes Information
Detroit Red Wings (18-17-7) vs. Arizona Coyotes (13-25-5)
Location of the game: Mullett Arena. Tempe, AZ.
Date: Tuesday, 17th January. 9:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | Regional Broadcast Partners
Red Wings vs Coyotes Betting Analysis
Red Wings Stats
The Detroit Red Wings enter Tuesday night ranked sixth in the very-tough Atlantic Division, with an 18-17-7 record, having won four of the last ten games. The Red Wings are 5-5 on the over/under in the last ten games.
The under is 4-1 in the last five Red Wings’ games after allowing five or more goals in the previous game.
Detroit is ranked 19th overall, averaging 3.1 goals per game, while the powerplay is converting at 20.0%, ranked 23rd overall.
Defensively, the Red Wings aren’t much better than the Coyotes, ranked 23rd and giving up 3.4 goals per game, while the penalty kill is similarly ranked 23rd on the penalty kill and is operating at 75.0%.
The Red Wings may be getting a boost in this matchup because their NHL injury report looks much cleaner than the Coyotes.
Coyotes Stats
The Arizona Coyotes are ranked seventh in the Central Divison, with a 13-25-5 record, riding an incredible nine-game losing streak. The Coyotes are 5-5 over/under in the last ten games.
The home team is 5-2 in the previous seven Red Wings vs Coyotes matchups. However, the Yotes are 0-5 in their last five games against the Eastern Conference.
Arizona is ranked 28th overall, averaging 2.7 goals per game, while the powerplay is ranked 24th overall, converting at 19.5%.
Defensively, the Yotes are awful but not that far off the Red Wings in stats and rankings. Arizona is ranked 26th overall and is giving up 3.6 goals per game. The Coyotes’ penalty killers are operating at 73.3% and are ranked 27th overall.
Projected Starters
Ville Husso should be the starting goaltender for the Red Wings. He has a record of 14-10-4 and is giving up 3.10 goals per game, with a .899 SV%. In his last five starts, Husso has a record of 1-4 and has given up 22 goals.
However, Husso has played four games in a row and six of the last seven. With Detroit playing the second game in back-to-back nights, there is a possibility that Magnus Hellberg (3-3-0, 2.69 GAA, .901SV%) gets the start for the Red Wings in Arizona tonight.
Karel Vejmelka should be the starting goaltender for the Coyotes. He has a record of 11-16-3 and is giving up 3.33 goals per game. He is 0-5 in his last five starts and has given up 17 goals.
Red Wings vs Coyotes Betting Picks
Out of all the Red Wings vs Coyotes picks, it is tough to find a bet for either of these two to win this game. Neither team is very high in the NHL standings or has a player blazing away with great NHL player stats.
The Detroit Red Wings standings in their division have them in sixth place and 29 points out of first. The Coyotes are in seventh place in their and 28 points out of first.
Looking at the NHL schedule today, it is easy to skim over this game without a second thought. However, one of the NHL picks today could boast serious profit.
The best bet to make in this game that is so intriguing is the under for total goals, with both teams’ offenses being less than impressive. It is highly unlikely to see either team fill the net. With the over-listed at even odds, oddsmakers and expert NHL picks alike see real potential for the Red Wings vs Coyotes hitting the under.
When making your Red Wings vs Coyotes picks, take the under for total goals.
We’re also taking Detroit to win on the moneyline as our moneyline Red Wings vs Coyotes prediction and pick. While we think this game ends in a one-goal game, with Arizona covering the +1.5-goal spread.
Our final score Red Wings vs Coyotes Prediction: Detroit Red Wings 3- Arizona Coyotes 2
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