Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/28/2022 Free Picks, Odds and Tips
The Detroit Red Wings will meet with the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 7:30 PM ET. In their most recent contest, the Tampa Bay Lightning were a +120 underdog, but Detroit beat them 7-4. Michael Rasmussen contributed two assists along with two goals. Dylan Larkin earned two goals and a helper. David Perron got 2 assists in addition to one goal. 34 of the 38 shots that Ville Husso encountered were blocked.
The Red Wings’ offense was subpar; they are 28th in shots per game and 22nd in goals per game. Detroit’s past 10 matches included five with two or fewer goals scored. The squad is led by Dylan Larkin, who has 31 points. David Perron and Dominik Kubalik both have 26 points. Detroit’s defense and goaltending were both mediocre. They are 16th in shots against per game and 18th in goals allowed. The stats for Ville Husso are 12-6-5, 2.72 GAA, and.912 SV%. The stats for Alex Nedeljkovic are 2-4-2, 4.09 GAA, and.880 SV%. The score for Filip Hronek is 25. When compared to other defensemen in the league, he is tied for fourth in goals.
- The Detroit Red Wings are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches.
- The Detroit Red Wings are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches against Pittsburgh.
- The Detroit Red Wings are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches on the road.
Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/28/2022 Free Picks, Odds and Tips
Pittsburgh just finished a back-to-back. This year, the Penguins‘ offensive was strong. They are ninth in shots per game and seventh in goals per game respectively. In eight of their previous ten matches, Pittsburgh scored three goals or more. The team’s scoring leader with 43 points is Sidney Crosby. In terms of points, Crosby is tied for eighth in the league.
Jake Guentzel boasts 15 goals and 18 assists. The score of Evgeni Malkin is 33. The Penguins’ goaltending was strong, but their defense was quite weak. They are 28th in terms of shots against per game and 13th in terms of goals allowed. The stats for Tristan Jarry are 15-3-4, 2.67 GAA, and.920 SV%. The stats for Casey DeSmith are 4-6-1, 2.83 GAA, and.914 SV%.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 matches.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are 8-3 SU in their last 11 matches.
- The Pittsburgh Penguins are 6-1 SU in their last 7 matches at home.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL Pick for this contest is Pittsburgh -200. Recent games between Pittsburgh and Detroit went smoothly for Pittsburgh. In their previous 10 encounters with the Red Wings, the Penguins went 7-2-1. Pittsburgh scored 4.40 goals per game and Detroit scored 2.40 goals per game in their past 10 encounters. This year, the Penguins performed well at home. They have a year-to-date home record of 10-3-3. Pittsburgh has a significant lead in this clash because of its offense. The Penguins’ goals and shots per game rankings are eighth and ninth, respectively. In eight of their previous ten games, Pittsburgh scored three goals or more. Sidney Crosby tops the Penguins in scoring with 43 points and is tied for eighth in the NHL. Detroit’s past 10 games included five with two or fewer goals scored. Pittsburgh will win this game by two or more goals as they are competing at home. However, the Penguins will be playing on their home ice against the Red Wings that just ended a six-game skid this season. The prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins will win 3-1.
NHL Starting Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022
TV: TNT, NHLPP/ESPN+
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Penguins -200
NHL Totals: 6.0
