Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 10/18/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-143) Red Wings (+115)

The Pittsburgh Penguins (2-1-0) are en route to Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday where they will attempt to beat the Detroit Red Wings (2-1-0). The line on this contest has the Penguins at -143 while the Red Wings are sitting at +115. The total is set at 7.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 win against the Flames their last time out. Pittsburgh recorded 8 penalty minutes in this contest. The Penguins had a good offensive outing and it showed in this win. Moreover, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to make the most of them. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 5 out of the 29 shots they put on net.

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Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have tallied 10 power play opportunities (12th in hockey) and have earned 1 goal in those chances. The Penguins so far have had 91 shots tried against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .934. Pittsburgh has taken 105 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. When at even strength, the Penguins have allowed the opponent to score 5 goals while earning 9 themselves. Pittsburgh steps onto the ice with 8 power play chances and they have added 2 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 25.00%. For the year, they have scored 4 points and their points percentage is sitting at .667. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Pittsburgh Penguins have earned 11 goals (7th in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have given up 6.

The player between the pipes for this game is Tristan Jarry. The opposition has notched 520 goals against Jarry in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.64. Jarry has been involved in 208 games over the course of his hockey career. His save percentage is at .914 for his 11,837 mins between the pipes. He has compiled a record of 118-61-20 and got the start in 200 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Jarry has recorded 122 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .610. Jarry has seen 6,038 shots against him and has recorded 5,518 total saves.

In their last game, Detroit faced the Blue Jackets in a game where the Red Wings earned a victory by a score of 4-0. They had 5 power play attempts in this outing and scored 2 out of those opportunities. The Red Wings recorded 4 goals of the 28 shots on goal they tried.

The Red Wings have 9 goals at even strength and 4 goals (2nd in hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has put up 105 shots (3rd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 12.38%, while allowing the opposition 75 shots. During this campaign, the Detroit Red Wings are sitting with 13 goals, 4 points, and a points percentage of .667. They have granted a total of 8 goals to be scored by of a combination of 6 goals at even strength and 2 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 10 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 40.00%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 83.33% on their opponents 12 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.3%.

Across the ice you will find Ville Husso in net. He has compiled 3,027 stops out of 3,350 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .904. Husso has amassed a career record of 61-36-14 and has been in goal for 115 games. He has started in 111 contests and has played 6,596 minutes. Husso's quality start percentage comes out to 50.5% and he has earned 56 quality starting assignments in his professional career. His opponents are averaging 2.94 goals/game and he has allowed 323 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (+115)

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