Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 11/30/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+205) Red Wings (-257)

The Detroit Red Wings (11-6-3) are welcoming the Chicago Blackhawks (7-13-0) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. The moneyline on this matchup has Chicago at +205 while Detroit is coming in at -257. The over/under has been set at 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win against the Kraken in their previous game. The Blackhawks had a solid offensive performance in this victory. For the outing, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 23 shots they looked to score on. They also had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but didn't convert them into a score. Chicago amassed 14 penalty mins in this matchup.

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When at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 59 goals while scoring 47 on offense. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have totaled 65 power play opportunities (29th in professional hockey) and have a total of 14 goals in those attempts. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have racked up 53 goals (30th in pro hockey) for the year and have given up 73. Chicago has taken 549 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.7%. For the season, they have 14 points and their points percentage sits at .350. The Blackhawks have had 664 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .890. Chicago comes into the game with 65 power play opportunities and they have added 6 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 9.23%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Petr Mrazek. Opponents have tallied 893 goals versus Mrazek in his career and his goals against rate is 2.78. Mrazek has been in goal for 346 contests over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is .907 in his 19,308 mins between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall mark of 155-130-34 and he has gotten the start in 317 games. In his professional hockey career, Mrazek has recorded 163 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .514. Mrazek has had 9,619 shots against him and has accrued 8,726 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Detroit faced off against the Wild in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the victory by a final of 4-1. They had 5 power play opportunities in this matchup and scored 2 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings recorded 4 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they tried.

For the season, the Detroit Red Wings have tallied 74 goals, 25 points, in addition to a points percentage of .625. They have granted a total of 60 goals to be scored by way of 44 goals at even strength and 16 goals while they were shorthanded. The Red Wings have earned 55 goals at even strength and 19 goals (6th in the league) while on the power play. They have earned 85 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 22.35%. Detroit has tried 607 shots (25th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.19%, while allowing the opposition 595 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 78.95% on the other teams 76 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.9%.

Across the rink you are expected to see Ville Husso defending the net. He has accrued 3,285 stops out of the 3,639 shots taken, giving him a rate of .903. Husso has accumulated a lifetime mark of 67-38-15 and has participated in 124 games. He got the starting nod in 120 games and has racked up 7,136 mins. Husso's quality start rate comes out to 50.8% and he has accumulated 61 quality starting assignments in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.98 goals/game and he has given up 354 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+205)

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