Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 12/31/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Senators (+105) Red Wings (-125)

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (15-12-7) will meet the Ottawa Senators (16-16-3) on Saturday. The line on this contest has the Senators at +105 and the Red Wings are at -125. The total is set at 7.

The Ottawa Senators came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-3 win over the Capitals their last time out. Ottawa accounted for 4 penalty minutes in this matchup. The Senators had a good offensive outing and it showed in the win. Additionally, they had 1 power play try but didn't get a goal. While out there on the ice, they converted 4 out of the 45 shots they put on net.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Ottawa Senators have notched 106 goals (23rd in pro hockey) on the season and have conceded 111. For the year, they have tallied 35 points and their points percentage comes in at .500. Ottawa has tallied 132 power play chances and they have tallied 37 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 28.03%. While at even strength, the Senators have conceded 87 goals while getting 69 themselves. Ottawa has taken 1,174 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.0%. The Senators have seen 1,144 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .903. Ottawa Senators opponents have totaled 124 power play tries (10th in hockey) and have come away with 24 goals in those attempts.

The player in the crease for this game is Cam Talbot. Opponents have racked up 1,046 goals against Talbot in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.63. Talbot has participated in 417 games during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .915 for his 23,863 minutes in the crease. He has amassed a win-loss record of 211-150-35 and got the start in 400 games. Over the course of his pro career, Talbot has accounted for 217 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .543. Talbot has seen 12,263 shot attempts against him and has recorded 11,217 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Detroit faced the Sabres in a game where the Red Wings took the defeat by a final score of 6-3. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup and tallied 1 out of those tries. The Red Wings notched 3 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they attempted.

Detroit has taken 1,010 shots (27th in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.40%, while allowing the opposition 1,085 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.70% on their opponents 103 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%. They have recorded 123 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 21.14%. The Red Wings are sitting with 79 goals at even strength and 26 goals (17th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have granted a total of 113 goals to be scored by way of 89 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the Detroit Red Wings have 105 goals, 37 points, and a points percentage of .544.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ville Husso in the crease. He has tallied 2,196 saves out of 2,411 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .911. Husso has compiled a career mark of 46-19-12 and has been in goal for 81 games. He has made the start in 77 games and his ice time sits at 4,645 minutes. Husso's percentage of quality starts is 54.5% and he has 42 quality starts in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.78 goals/game and he has surrendered 215 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (-125)

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