Detroit Red Wings VS Pittsburgh Penguins features the Penguins (39-30-10 SU, 5th in Metropolitan Division) who are on the road to play against the Red Wings (35-33-10 SU, 7th in Atlantic Division) today at the Little Caesars Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings.

The Red Wings won two of the last three games versus the Penguins, plus a 7-4 victory at home in March. David Perron delivered a third-period hat trick and Dylan Larkin contributed with a goal and two assists for Detroit in the win. Pittsburgh outshot Detroit 39-24 on the night. Both teams scored twice on the power play, but the Penguins misused four of the six chances they got, while the Red Wings utilised two of their three opportunities. Four skaters scored for Pittsburgh.

Since March 20, the Penguins have played .500 hockey and they lost three consecutive games on the road. They have a 16-18-5 record in away games this season. Detroit lost two of their last four games over and are 2-1 in their last three games at home. Presently, they have a 19-5-5 home record.

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• Venue: Little Caesars Arena Arena, Detroit.
• Date: Saturday, April 8th, 2023
• Time: 10:00 GMT
• Teams to play: Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins 
• NHL Picks: SPREAD -1.5

Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.

Season Record: 35-33-10

• 1XBet Spread: +1.5
• 1XBet Total: Over 6.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 3.24
• BetMGM Spread: +1.5
• BetMGM Total: Under 6.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 2.45

The Detroit Red Wings lost two of their last four games, including a 7-6 shootout defeat by the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. In a game where the Red Wings were eliminated from the playoffs, Dylan Cozens scored two goals, while Alex Tuch’s and Jack Quinn’s shootout goals helped the Sabres clinch the victory.

Detroit scored twice in their three power play opportunities, but Buffalo’s goaltender Devon Levi saved 26 of the shots by the Red Wings’ 32 total shots on the net to win.

The Red Wings’ offense is 22nd overall in the NHL in average goals scored per game (3.0) and 13th in shooting percentage (10.4%). The defense ranks 22nd in average goals allowed per game (3.12) and 22nd in save percentage (89.4%).

Injured Detroit players include – Right Winger Filip Zadina and Center Marco Kasper.

Season Record – 39-30-10

• 1XBet Spread: -1.5
• 1XBet Total: Under 6.5
• 1XBet Moneyline: 1.99
• BetMGM Spread: -1.5
• BetMGM Total: Over 6.5
• BetMGM Moneyline: 1.57

The Pittsburgh Penguins won two of their past three games, plus a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday evening. This win helped keep them in the race for the Eastern Conference’s last two wildcard playoff spots. They are one game behind the Florida Panthers and the New York Islanders in the wildcard chase.

Goaltender Tristan Jarry blocked all except one of Minnesota’s 28 shots on the net, while Right Winger Rickard Rakell had a goal and an assist for the Penguins to win the game. Each team scored on power plays. Pittsburgh blocked 23 shots from the Wild and had 11 takeaways on the night.

Pittsburgh’s offense is 17th in goals per game (3.2) and 25th in shooting percentage (9.2%). The defense is 21st in goals allowed per game (3.2) and 14th in save percentage (90.1%).

There are no injured players on the Penguin’s side.

MatchPlug Prediction

The Red Wings have won three successive games against the spread and five of the last six ATS. They won 3 straight at home total and against the spread, plus a 7-4 victory over the Penguins on March 28. Detroit defeated the Penguins to cover the spread on the road 5-4 in overtime early this campaign.

Meanwhile, Pittsburgh lost two of their last four games versus the spread and three straight ATS on the road.

Despite being knocked out of the playoffs, fans can expect Detroit to continue dominating the Penguins this season as they make moves to shatter Pittsburgh’s playoff dreams on their home ice. 

Final Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins Spread.

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