Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 11/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Bruins (-200) Red Wings (+150)

The Detroit Red Wings (6-4-1) will compete against the Boston Bruins (9-0-1) at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. The moneyline on this contest has Boston at -200 while Detroit is sitting at +150. The total has been set at 7.

The Boston Bruins had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Maple Leafs in their previous game. Boston tallied 4 mins in the box for this matchup. They also had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to net one. The Bruins didn't have their best offensive outing in this game. For the matchup, they converted 2 of the 40 shots they put on goal.

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Boston Bruins opponents have amassed 39 power play opportunities (6th in professional hockey) and have a total of 1 goal in those chances. The Bruins have had 299 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .946. Boston has taken 320 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.7%. While at even strength, the Bruins let the opposition score 15 goals while getting 26 of their own. Boston steps onto the ice with 32 power play opportunities and they have notched 5 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 15.63%. For the season, they have scored 19 points and their points percentage is sitting at .950. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Boston Bruins have accumulated 31 goals (14th in the league) this season and have given up 16.

The man in net for this game is Linus Ullmark. Over the course of his pro career, Ullmark has accumulated 130 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .637. His save percentage is at .920 in his 12,193 minutes played. Ullmark has had 6,270 shots against him and has amassed 5,766 total saves. The opposition has scored 504 goals against Ullmark in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.48. He has compiled an overall record of 120-63-17 and he has gotten the start in 204 games. Ullmark has been involved in 212 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Detroit went up against the Panthers in an outing where the Red Wings went home in defeat by a final of 2-0. They had 5 power play attempts in this one but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Red Wings notched 0 goals of the 22 shots on goal they pursued.

Detroit has taken 331 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 12.08%, while allowing the opposition 341 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 83.33% on their oppositions 42 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage comes in at 90.3%. They have earned 42 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.57%. The Red Wings have scored 28 goals at even strength and 12 goals (4th in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 33 goals to be scored by way of 26 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they were shorthanded. During this campaign, the Detroit Red Wings have notched a total of 40 goals, 13 points, in addition to a points percentage of .591.

Across the ice you are expected to see Ville Husso in the crease. Husso holds a career mark of 64-37-15 and has been in net for 120 games. Husso's percentage of quality starts comes out to 50.9% and he has 59 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has tallied 3,189 saves out of 3,528 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .904. Opponents are averaging 2.95 goals per game and he has allowed 339 goals altogether. He has been a starter 116 games and has played for a total of 6,899 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Detroit (+150)

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