Thursday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins at Little Caesars Arena, with the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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Red Wings vs. Penguins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• Detroit and its opponent went over 6 combined goals in 51 of 82 games last season.
• Pittsburgh combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in 47 of 82 games last season.
• The two teams combined to score 6.4 goals per game, 0.4 more than this one’s total.
• Opponents of these teams averaged 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this one’s total.
• The Penguins were 18th in the league in goals scored, compared to the ninth-ranked Red Wings.
• The Red Wings were 24th in the league in goals conceded, and the Penguins were 13th.

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Moneyline Pick

Red Wings Moneyline: -132

• The Red Wings compiled an 18-10 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Detroit had a 14-6 record (winning 70.0% of its games) when it has played as a moneyline favorite of -132 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Red Wings have an implied win probability of 56.9%.

Penguins Moneyline: +111

• Last season the Penguins had 14 wins in the 34 games in which they were an underdog.
• Pittsburgh won eight of its 19 games last season when an underdog by +111 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Penguins have a 47.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 3

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond was critical to Detroit’s offense a year ago, racking up 72 points in 82 games.
• Having scored 33 goals and adding 36 assists a year ago, Dylan Larkin was a key piece on offense for Detroit over the course 68 games.
• With 67 points in 82 games last season (27 goals and 40 assists), Alex DeBrincat was a key cog in the Detroit’s offensive efforts.
• In the 54 games Cam Talbot played a season ago, his save percentage was .913, 13th in the league.

Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Sidney Crosby was a top offensive contributor for his club last season with 94 points (1.1 per game). He scored 42 goals and 52 assists in 82 games (playing 20:05 per game).
• Evgeni Malkin made a big impact for Pittsburgh last season with 67 points, thanks to 27 goals and 40 assists.
• Bryan Rust scored 28 goals and contributed 28 assists for Pittsburgh, giving him a point total of 56.
• Tristan Jarry had a record of 19-25-5 in 51 games last season, conceding 133 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage, 36th in the league.

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Detroit vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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