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NHL · 10 months ago

Red Wings vs Blackhawks Prediction | Picks Today, Best Bets

Sportsgrid Staff

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Red Wings vs Blackhawks Prediction | Picks Today, Best Bets
The Detroit Red Wings and  Chicago Blackhawks face off in an exciting Original Six rivalry on Wednesday Night Hockey on TNT. Both teams are eager to build momentum early in the season, with Chicago looking to leverage the recent development of their young roster, led by standout Connor Bedard. Despite being underdogs, the Blackhawks are coming off a challenging road trip and enter this game with a renewed sense of confidence.

Red Wings vs Blackhawks NHL Game Details

  • Date: Wednesday, November 6
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • Location: United Center (Chicago, Illinois)
  • Where to Watch: TNT, truTV, Max
  • Stream: Sling

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Red Wings vs Blackhawks NHL Game Odds 

Matchup Spread Moneyline Total
Red Wings  -1.5 (+198)  -125 Over 6.5 (+104)
@ Blackhawks  +1.5 (-250)  +104 Under 6.5 (-128)

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Blackhawks Look to Continue Their Upward Trend

The Chicago Blackhawks have shown significant improvement this season, largely due to an enhanced team structure and improved performances across the lineup. After a tough five-game road trip that saw them compete against top Western Conference teams like the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings, the Blackhawks managed to notch some impressive wins. They achieved over 11 high-danger chances in three of those five games, demonstrating their potential to create scoring opportunities against strong opponents.

The return to home ice is a major advantage for the Blackhawks, giving them the chance to deploy their top scorers in ideal matchups. Facing a Detroit Red Wings team that has struggled defensively, Chicago will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and control the game.

Red Wings’ Offensive Struggles Continue

The Detroit Red Wings are still trying to find their footing this season, facing challenges both offensively and defensively. Statistically, Detroit ranks among the bottom in expected goals-for, indicating difficulties in creating meaningful scoring chances. In their last six games, the Red Wings have been limited to three or fewer high-danger chances in four of those matchups, underscoring their production issues. Detroit has been out-chanced in nearly every game, which doesn’t bode well for their upcoming contest against a surging Blackhawks team.

While Detroit has notable players, their lack of offensive output and struggles to defend against high-danger opportunities make them the underdog in this clash. For bettors, this could make the Blackhawks an appealing pick at +104, especially as they return to home ice with the advantage.

Best Player Prop Bet: Patrick Kane Anytime Goal Scorer (+200)

In a game filled with storylines, one of the biggest is Patrick Kane facing off against his former team, the Chicago Blackhawks. Kane, now with the Red Wings, hasn’t had an explosive start to the season but brings plenty of motivation for this showdown. Kane’s competitive drive is undeniable, especially when facing the Blackhawks. At +200 odds for an anytime goal scorer, he’s a solid prop bet for fans who anticipate him rising to the occasion in this high-stakes rivalry.

*All Odds Courtesy FanDuel

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