Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Panthers? The puck drops at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Panthers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Detroit Red Wings odds
Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Panthers are averaging 2 goals per game, compared to the Red Wings at 1. These figures have led to Florida posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 1 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five home contests, the Panthers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Florida posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Florida has an puck line mark of 4-1 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Detroit has an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Heading into tonight’s game, the Red Wings sit in 9th place in the Eastern Conference standings, just two points out of a playoff spot. On the season, Detroit is 36-30-7, including a 20-21 record against Eastern Conference opponents. Over their last ten games, the Red Wings have gone just 3-7 and have lost three straight games.
When playing on the road this season, Detroit has gone 15-19-2, and they have gone 10-10 against their division. As the underdog, the Red Wings have gone 21-25-3 this season, including a record of 2-3 over their last five games.
On the offensive side, the Red Wings are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 9th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 22nd in the league. The Detroit offense is ranked 6th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Alex Lyon has started 36 games this season. His current record stands at 18-16, and his save percentage is 0.745%.
At home this season, the Panthers have gone 21-13-2 and are currently on a four-game losing streak at home. In their last ten games, Florida has gone just 3-7 and are 46-22-5 overall. Against Eastern Conference opponents, the Panthers have gone 27-14 this season, and in games where they are favored, their record is 40-17-2.
So far this season, Florida has been favored in 59 of their 73 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak when they are the favorite. In the Atlantic Division, the Panthers are in second place, and in the Eastern Conference, they are in fourth place.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, putting them in the 13th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 3rd in the league. So far this year, the Panthers are 32-17 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-4 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start and has made 52 starts this season. His record at this point is 32-16, and his save percentage is 0.945%.
Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a 4-3 win.
Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Tips
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Red Wings (+1.5)
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Jonah Gadjovich – Undisclosed – Questionable
Detroit Red Wings Injury Report
- Austin Czarnik – Illness – Questionable
- Patrick Kane – Illness – Questionable
- Jake Walman – Lower Body – Questionable
- Ville Husso – Lower Body – Out
