How to Pick the Red Wings vs. Penguins Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 10
Published 12:50 am Thursday, October 10, 2024
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.
Red Wings’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/10/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | -132 |
10/12/2024 | Predators | – | Home | – |
10/14/2024 | Rangers | – | Away | – |
10/17/2024 | Rangers | – | Home | – |
Penguins’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/9/2024 | Rangers | L 6-0 | Home | +123 |
10/10/2024 | Red Wings | – | Away | +111 |
10/12/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
10/14/2024 | Canadiens | – | Away | – |
10/16/2024 | Sabres | – | Home | – |
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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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