Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 11/6/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Red Wings (-160) Blackhawks (+132)

United Center is the location where the Chicago Blackhawks (5-7-1) will compete against the Detroit Red Wings (5-5-1) on Wednesday. The line on this contest has the Red Wings at -160 and the Blackhawks are coming in at +132. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Detroit Red Wings had a good night with a 2-1 victory against the Sabres in their previous contest . Detroit amassed 4 mins in the box in this matchup. In addition, they had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to score 2 goals. The Red Wings didn't have their best offensive outing in the win. In the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 23 shots they tried.

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Detroit Red Wings opponents have tallied 34 power play opportunities (23rd in pro hockey) and have racked up 11 goals in those attempts. The Red Wings thus far have had 375 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .907. Detroit has attempted 267 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.9%. While playing at even strength, the Red Wings have allowed 24 goals while having 20 on offense. Detroit has compiled 34 power play chances and they have scored 9 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 26.47%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 11 points and their points % is .500. Concerning scoring goals, the Detroit Red Wings have accounted for 29 goals (29th in pro hockey) this season and have surrendered 35.

The man in net for this game is Alex Lyon. Lyon has taken the ice for 89 contests during his NHL career. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 39-32-10 and he has gotten the start in 79 games. Opponents have been able to score 245 goals versus Lyon in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per game is 3.24. Lyon has seen 2,561 shots taken against him and has recorded 2,316 saves. His save percentage is at .904 in his 4,537 mins on the ice. In his professional hockey career, Lyon is sitting with 40 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .506.

In their last game, Chicago played the Ducks in an outing where the Blackhawks got the victory by a mark of 4-2. They had 2 power play attempts in this game and recorded 2 out of those chances. The Blackhawks earned 4 goals out of the 29 shots on goal they tried.

Chicago has put up 360 shots (11th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.00%, while allowing the other team 400 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 75.00% on the other teams 40 power play chances, and their save percentage is 89.8%. They have earned 40 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 22.50%. The Blackhawks are sitting with 27 goals at even strength and 9 goals (10th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 41 goals to be scored by of a combination of 31 goals at even strength and 10 goals while they were shorthanded. This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned a total of 36 goals, 11 points, as well as a points percentage of .423.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Petr Mrazek in net. He is sitting with 10,224 saves out of 11,272 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .907. Mrazek has compiled a career mark of 172-161-38 and has been in net for 400 games. He got the starting nod in 369 games and has accumulated 21,831 mins. Mrazek's quality start rate sits at 51.5% and he has 190 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.88 goals/game and he has given up 1,048 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago (+132)

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