Tuesday’s NHL slate includes a matchup 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 looking to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Red Wings vs. Penguins Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Detroit and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals 14 times this season.
• There have been 21 Pittsburgh games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.84 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this contest’s over/under.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Red Wings Moneyline: -123

• The Red Wings are 3-6 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Detroit has played four times with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, and lost each game.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Red Wings have an implied probability of 55.2% to win.

Penguins Moneyline: +104

• Pittsburgh has nine wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 28 times).
• The Penguins have eight victories in games with moneyline odds of +104 or longer (in 25 chances).
• Pittsburgh has a 49.0% implied probability to win this game.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Pittsburgh 3

Red Wings Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Detroit, Lucas Raymond has put up 36 points.
• Dylan Larkin has 12 goals and 16 assists for Detroit to compile 28 total points (0.8 per game).
• With 27 points through 36 games (15 goals and 12 assists), Alex DeBrincat has been an important part of Detroit’s offensive efforts this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Cam Talbot (6-9-2) has allowed 51 goals.

Penguins Points Leaders

• Sidney Crosby is a key offensive option for Pittsburgh, with 40 points this season. He has recorded 10 goals and 30 assists in 38 games.
• Evgeni Malkin has made a big impact for Pittsburgh this season with 30 points, thanks to seven goals and 23 assists.
• Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell has 30 points, courtesy of 17 goals (first on team) and 13 assists (fifth).
• Tristan Jarry’s record stands at 8-6-2 on the season, giving up 58 goals (3.6 goals against average) and amassing 440 saves with an .885 save percentage (56th in the league).

Red Wings’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Penguins’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Detroit vs. Pittsburgh Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 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

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.