Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 12/3/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Knights (-125) Red Wings (+104)

The Vegas Golden Knights (17-7-1) are hitting the road to Little Caesars Arena on Saturday where they will play the Detroit Red Wings (11-6-5). The line on this matchup has Vegas at -125 while Detroit is at +104. The total comes in at 6.

The Vegas Golden Knights had a rough game after their 4-3 defeat to the Penguins in their previous outing. The Golden Knights were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this loss. For the game, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 37 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to net 2 goals. Vegas compiled 12 minutes in the box for this game.

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In the matter of their scoring, the Vegas Golden Knights have earned 85 goals (7th in pro hockey) this season and have given up 67. For the current campaign, they have recorded 35 points and their points percentage is sitting at .700. Vegas steps onto the ice with 73 power play chances and they have scored 16 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 21.92%. At even strength, the Golden Knights have conceded 51 goals while earning 69 on offense. Vegas has taken 832 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.2%. The Golden Knights have had 768 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .913. Vegas Golden Knights opponents have earned 63 power play opportunities (29th in the NHL) and have scored 16 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Logan Thompson. Opponents have scored 92 goals against Thompson in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.60. Thompson has played in 37 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage is at .917 for his 2,124 mins played. He has accumulated an overall record of 22-10-3 and he started in 34 games. For his professional hockey career, Thompson has accumulated 20 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .588. Thompson has had 1,111 shots against him and has accrued 1,019 total saves.

In their last game, Detroit squared up with the Sabres in an outing where the Red Wings got the tie by a score of 4-4. They had 7 power play opportunities in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Red Wings recorded 4 goals out of the 45 shots on goal they were seeking.

During this campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have a total of 71 goals, 27 points, and a points percentage of .614. They have granted a total of 68 goals to be scored by way of 55 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Red Wings are sitting with 54 goals at even strength and 17 goals (15th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 83 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.48%. Detroit has attempted 675 shots (26th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 10.52%, while allowing their opponents 683 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.00% on the other teams 65 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Ville Husso in the crease. Husso is the owner of a career mark of 43-16-10 and has been in goal for 72 games. Husso's quality start percentage sits at 55.9% and he has 38 quality starts in his hockey career. He has accrued 1,941 saves out of 2,128 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .912. Opponents are averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has surrendered 187 goals altogether. He has started in 68 games and has accumulated 4,140 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (+104)

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