Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 2/25/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, February 25, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

United Center is the site where the Chicago Blackhawks (15-39-3) will compete against the Detroit Red Wings (30-20-6) on Sunday.

The Detroit Red Wings were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory against the Avalanche in the last game they played. The Red Wings could have played much better offensively in the victory. For the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 30 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 4 power play tries and scored 1 goal. Detroit amassed 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Detroit Red Wings have tallied 194 goals (7th in the league) so far this year and have allowed 180. For the current campaign, they sit with 66 points and their points percentage is .589. Detroit has 207 power play chances and they have scored 48 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 23.19%. While at even strength, the Red Wings let the opposition score 149 goals while notching 146 themselves. Detroit has taken 1,622 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 12.0%. The Red Wings have had 1,813 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .901. Detroit Red Wings opponents have tallied 175 power play tries (16th in the NHL) and have come away with 31 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Alex Lyon. Lyon has participated in 65 matchups during his professional hockey career. He has compiled an overall record of 32-19-7 and got the start in 56 games. Opponents have tallied 171 goals versus Lyon in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.92. Lyon has seen 1,853 shots against him and he has 1,682 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .908 for his 3,511 mins on the ice. During his career on the ice, Lyon has accrued 31 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .554.

Their last time out, Chicago faced the Flyers in a game where the Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the score by a final of 3-1. The Blackhawks recorded 1 goal out of the 22 shots on goal they took. They had 2 power play chances in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal.

Chicago has put up 1,486 shots (31st in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 7.94%, while allowing the other team 1,859 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 77.46% on their opponents 173 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.2%. They have a tally of 170 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 12.94%. The Blackhawks have tallied 96 goals at even strength and 22 goals (32nd in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 201 goals to be scored by way of 162 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. This season, the Chicago Blackhawks are sitting with 118 goals, 33 points, and a points percentage of .289.

Across the rink you are likely to see Petr Mrazek defending the net. He has gathered 9,495 stops out of 10,463 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .907. Mrazek is the owner of a career record of 163-146-36 and has been in goal for 373 games. He got the starting nod in 343 contests and has been on the ice for 20,863 minutes. Mrazek's percentage of quality starts comes out to 50.4% and he has accumulated 173 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. His opponents are averaging 2.78 goals/game and he has conceded 968 goals in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here