Two teams jockeying for position in the tight Eastern Conference standings meet tonight in Pittsburgh when the Red Wings will try to put an end to a recent three game slide on the road. The Penguins, meanwhile, will look to build upon strong play at home, as the team is now 6-1 in its last seven games at the Consol Energy Center.
- The total has gone OVER in five of Detroit's last six games vs Pittsburgh.
- Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games.
- Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin (lower body) is reportedly close to returning, but won't play tonight.
At 14-9-3 on the road this season, the Wings have generally been pretty good as a visitor, but that’s not the case recently, as they’ve been outscored 13-5 during their three game road losing streak. They’re also struggling in Pittsburgh, winning just two of their last nine games in the Steel City.
The Pens are coming off a 2-1 loss in Florida against the Panthers, but they’ve been strong at bouncing back lately, going 4-0 in their last four games after a loss.
The teams last met on New Year’s Eve — a 5-2 Penguins win in Detroit. The Wings jumped out to a quick 2-0 first period lead, but Pittsburgh showed a fortitude that the team has lacked in recent years by scoring five unanswered goals.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Red Wings to win this game 3.8-1.7. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Pittsburgh Penguins are 28-19-8 overall while the Detroit Red Wings are 29-19-9. As for the totals, Pittsburgh is 20-25-10 on the OU, and Detroit is 20-27-10. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Detroit injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Penguins rated this week at No. 5 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.58 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 12 at 2.58 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 19.66% while the Red Wings defense kills off 80.32% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Islanders on February 15. Bettors who backed the Islanders at -149 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Pittsburgh lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Panthers on February 15. Bettors who backed the Panthers at +108 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Detroit is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Ottawa, Saturday, February 20th
Pittsburgh home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, February 20th
