Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/26/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+105) Red Wings (-133)

The Chicago Blackhawks (15-20-7) are en route to Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday where they will meet the Detroit Red Wings (18-18-6). The odds on this game have Chicago at +105 and Detroit is sitting at -133. The over/under is 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to clean up some issues after taking a 2-0 defeat to the Avalanche in their previous game. Chicago earned 2 penalty minutes in this game. Moreover, they had 1 power play chance but weren't able to convert it into a goal. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive outing in this loss. In the game, they weren't able to score on any of the 24 shots they tried.

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Regarding their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have notched 96 goals (29th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have given up 136. For the current campaign, they have recorded 37 points and their points percentage comes in at .440. Chicago has accumulated 133 power play chances and they have tallied 25 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 18.80%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 106 goals while scoring 71 themselves. Chicago has taken 1,193 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.1%. The Blackhawks have had 1,343 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .899. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have earned 123 power play tries (12th in pro hockey) and have tallied 30 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Marc-Andre Fleury. Fleury has been involved in 912 games during his hockey career. He has earned an overall mark of 505-289-85 and he started in 756 games. Opponents have been able to score 2,246 goals against Fleury in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.55. Fleury has had 25,886 shot attempts against him and has accrued 23,640 saves. His save percentage sits at .913 during his 52,776 minutes on the ice. For his professional hockey career, Fleury has recorded 420 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .556.

When they were on the ice last, Detroit faced the Predators in a matchup where the Red Wings ended up losing by a score of 4-1. They had 5 power play opportunities in this one but weren't able to score a goal. The Red Wings had 1 goal of the 29 shots on goal they tried.

The Red Wings have accumulated 94 goals at even strength and 18 goals (27th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. Detroit has taken 1,220 shots (21st in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.18%, while allowing their opponents 1,375 shots. During this campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have earned 112 goals, 42 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have recorded 122 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 14.75%. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.81% on their oppositions 118 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 90.0%. They have permitted 138 goals to be scored by of a combination of 113 goals at even strength and 25 goals while they were shorthanded.

For the opposition you are likely to see Alex Nedeljkovic in goal. His opponents are averaging 2.40 goals per contest and he has relinquished 136 goals overall. Nedeljkovic's quality start percentage comes out to 61.1% and he has qualified for 33 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has made the start in 54 contests and has played 3,399 mins. Nedeljkovic has amassed a career mark of 29-18-9 and has been in goal for 59 contests. He is sitting with 1,578 saves out of 1,714 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .921.

Who will win tonight's NHL game ATS?

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (-133)

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