It’s an Atlantic Division clash on Wednesday as the Florida Panthers (27-13-3) host the Detroit Red Wings (22-16-5). Florida is second in the NHL standings for the Atlantic, eight points up on the Red Wings.
Red Wings vs Panthers Picks
- Pick: Detroit +180
Alex Lyon (2.58 GAA, .922 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Red Wings, while Sergei Bobrovsky (2.45 GAA, .911 save percentage) is expected to start for the Panthers. Let’s take a look at the Red Wings vs Panthers score prediction.
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Odds
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Information
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers
Location of the game: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
Date & Time: Wednesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Recent Scores
Detroit, which has NHL playoffs aspirations this season after signing Patrick Kane, is 6-3-1 in its last 10 games and have won back-to-back games against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings. They’re 5-0-1 in their last six games and surging up the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division.
Florida, meanwhile, was on a nine-game winning streak before losing 4-1 to the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. They’ve now dropped consecutive games, losing 5-4 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, but are still among the NHL picks to win the Stanley Cup.
Last Game Records
Detroit
Detroit has dropped 10 consecutive NHL games to the Panthers and only three of those games have been decided by one goal. They last played on November 2, with the Panthers winning 2-0.
Florida
Florida is on a 10-game winning streak in games against the Red Wings on the Florida Panthers schedule. They’ve won the last six games by a combined score of 26-8.
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Betting Preview
Red Wings Have Points in Six Straight
As mentioned, Detroit has been one of the hottest NHL teams as of late, going 5-0-1 in its last six games. They have a high-powered offense, ranking fourth in goals per game (3.56) and 23rd in shots on goal (29.4). Alex DeBrincat leads the Detroit Red Wings statistics with 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) and Dylan Larkin is second with 38 points (17 goals, 21 assists). Larkin has four goals in his last four games for the Detroit Red Wings.
While they’re 24th in goals allowed (3.35), Detroit has been better in that regard lately, allowing three goals or fewer in six straight. Alex Lyon, playing in place of the injured Ville Husso, is 5-1-1 in his last seven starts. Kane and Jake Walman are also on the NHL injury report for Detroit.
Panthers Cooling off after 9-Game Win Streak
The Florida Panthers established itself as a clear contender to win the NHL playoffs with its nine-game winning streak from December 23 to January 9 but has now lost consecutive games. The team’s 5-4 loss to the Ducks is somewhat concerning as it was their second consecutive home loss and they squandered a 4-2 lead.
Sam Reinhart leads the Panthers in NHL player stats with 55 points (32 goals, 23 assists) and is just one goal behind Auston Matthews for the league lead. Florida is 15th in goals (3.16) and fourth in goals allowed (2.56).
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Odds Breakdown
Detroit is the betting underdog in the Red Wings vs. Panthers score prediction with +180 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-130) puck line odds. The Panthers are favorites with NHL odds of -205 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+110) for the puck line. The total is 6.5, with over and under odds at -125 and +105, respectively.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Pick and Prediction
Detroit is a solid team on the road with a record of 11-9-1 and is 7-5-2 against Atlantic Division teams. They’re also playing much better as of late and should give the Panthers a tough time Wednesday. They’ll be particularly motivated to end a 10-game losing streak against Florida, so expect a Detroit win in the Red Wings vs. Panthers score prediction.
- Final Score Prediction: 3-2 Red Wings
- Pick: Detroit +180
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