It’s a rematch of the 2008 and 2009 Stanley Cup Finals on Wednesday night as the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-0) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings (2-1-0). It’s just one of two NHL games on the NHL schedule Wednesday night.
Penguins vs Red WingsPicks
NHL Pick : Penguins -130
Tristan Jarry (1.53 GAA, .944 save percentage) is the expected starting goaltender for the Penguins, while Ville Husso (3.56 GAA, .863 save percentage) is the confirmed starter for the Red Wings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings Odds
For Penguins vs Red Wings betting picks, Detroit is a slight underdog on home ice with a moneyline of +110 and puck line of +1.5 (-225). The Penguins are betting favorites with a -130 and -1.5 (+185) moneyline and puck line, respectively. The over/under for NHL picks is 6.5.
Penguins vs. Red Wings Information
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
Location of the game: Little Caesars Arena. Detroit, Michigan.
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 18. 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: TNT
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings Analysis
Pittsburgh Penguins Performance Recap and Analysis
There’s no complaining about the Pittsburgh Penguins standings through the first three games of the season, as the veteran squad has won consecutive games by a combined score of 9-2. They’re coming off of a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.
Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin lead the team in NHL player stats with six points each, while Sidney Crosby has four points and is tied with Bryan Rust for the team lead in goals with three.
Pittsburgh has been one of the most consistent NHL teams for a while but missed the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade last season and, with the off-season addition of Erik Karlsson, are looking to once again be a threat in the NHL standings.
Key Injuries
Pittsburgh is relatively healthy, which is useful to those making Penguins vs Red Wings betting picks. They’re only without defensemen Mark Pysyk and Will Butcher.
Betting Trends to Know
- Pittsburgh is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in NHL games this season.
- Their over/under record is 1-2, including 0-1 on the road.
Detroit Red Wings Performance Recap and Analysis
Like Pittsburgh, the Red Wings dropped their first game of the season, but subsequent Detroit Red Wings games have been much better. The team beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-4 on Saturday and is coming off of a 4-0 shutout over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Off-season acquisition Alex DeBrincat leads the team with five points.
Key Injuries
Forward Robby Fabbri is on the NHL injury report with an undisclosed ailment and won’t play Wednesday. Defenseman Matt Luff is also out for Detroit with a long-term injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Detroit was one of just two teams with a perfect 3-0 record ATS as of Tuesday.
- The Red Wings’ over/under record is 2-1, including 1-0 on home ice.
Penguins vs. Red Wings Betting Picks
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh should be a little more rested than the Red Wings, who played on Monday night in Columbus and had a brief trip back home to Detroit. The Penguins also look revitalized early in the season, so back them while you can.
- Over/Under: Expect a tight-checking game between two teams who are doing a great job already of limiting the opposing team’s chances early in the season.
- Spread: There’s a strong possibility here for a close game. Pittsburgh should take the money line, but expecting the Red Wings to cover the puck line isn’t a bad alternative bet.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction
When making your Penguins vs Red Wings betting picks, go with the Penguins to deliver!
- NHL Pick: Penguins -130
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