Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/2/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Sunday, January 2, 2022

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

The Boston Bruins (14-10-2) are hitting the road to Little Caesars Arena on Sunday where they will try to defeat the Detroit Red Wings (15-13-3).

The Boston Bruins were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 3-1 defeat against the Islanders in their last game. Boston earned 11 penalty mins in this matchup. The Bruins offense left a lot to be desired in the loss. In addition, they had 3 attempts on the power play but weren't able to net one. In the game, they netted 1 out of the 41 shots they attempted.

With regard to their scoring capabilities, the Boston Bruins have accounted for 70 goals (28th in the NHL) for the year and have given up 68. For the current season, they have recorded 30 points and their points % is .577. Boston is sitting with 76 power play chances and they have added 18 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 23.68%. While at even strength, the Bruins have conceded 53 goals while notching 52 on offense. Boston has tried 929 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 7.5%. The Bruins have had 775 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .912. Boston Bruins opponents have tallied 79 power play opportunities (27th in the NHL) and have notched 15 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Jeremy Swayman. Swayman has taken the ice for 24 contests over the course of his pro hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 14-8-2 and was named the starter in 24 games. Opponents have been able to score 47 goals against Swayman in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 1.96. Swayman has had 657 shot attempts taken against him and he has 610 saves. He has a save percentage of .928 during his 1,440 minutes on the ice. Over the course of his career, Swayman has 18 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .750.

When they took the ice last, Detroit played the Devils in an outing where the Red Wings earned a win by a final of 5-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Red Wings netted 5 goals of the 30 shots on goal they tried.

Detroit has taken 905 shots (24th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.61%, while allowing their opponents 1,037 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.47% on their oppositions 85 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 90.0%. They have a tally of 83 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 15.66%. The Red Wings have tallied 74 goals at even strength and 13 goals (27th in the league) while on the power play. They have permitted 104 goals to be scored by way of 84 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this season, the Detroit Red Wings have earned a total of 87 goals, 33 points, in addition to a points percentage of .532.

Across the ice you are expected to see Thomas Greiss protecting the goal. Teams are averaging 2.67 goals/game and he has yielded 786 goals altogether. Greiss' percentage of quality starts sits at 55.5% and he has qualified for 161 quality starts in his career. He has started in 290 contests and has been on the ice for 17,668 mins. Greiss is the owner of a career mark of 151-111-36 and has participated in 330 games. He has a tally of 8,289 stops out of 9,075 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .913.

Who will win tonight's NHL game ATS?

Josh's Pick: Take Boston

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here