NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Red Wings
The Vegas Golden Knights square off against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, March 4.
Red Wings to Get the Better of Knights
The prediction is that the Red Wings will outscore the Golden Knights, with -133 currently available on the Moneyline. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.
Knights 1-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle
Vegas Golden Knights were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was on the road at KeyBank Center. Buffalo Sabres claimed a 3-2 win. Ivan Barbashev and Pavel Dorofeyev scored one goal apiece.
Detroit Red Wings have lost their last three home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating Nashville Predators 4-2 at Bridgestone Arena. Lucas Raymond was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Cam Talbot made 18 saves (.947).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Knights are bidding for a third successive win against the Red Wings. They previously won 6-3 and 1-0 at T-Mobile Arena. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.
Starting Goalies
Adin Hill (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
5-4-3
3.5
.858
0
23/24
19-12-2
2.71
.909
2
John Gibson (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
23-12-2
2.6
.906
4
23/24
13-27-1
3.54
.888
0
Vegas Golden Knights – Last 10 Games
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 27.0 shots on goal, with a 17.4% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have been giving up 3.2 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.
Pavel Dorofeyev is the top points scorer with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, with Jack Eichel racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Adin Hill have a 3.37 goal against average with a .862 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings – Last 10 Games
The Red Wings have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.7 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.7%.
The top points scorer is Lucas Raymond with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Alex DeBrincat is next in line after registering 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.14 GAA with a .912 SV%, including one shutout.
Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks
Dive into our Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.
Game Prediction
Detroit Red Wings should have the edge over their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting -133 for the home team to win this NHL encounter.
Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.
Key Golden Knights vs Red Wings stats:
Red Wings have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.Red Wings have won 3 of their last 5 games.Golden Knights have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Golden Knights have lost 7 of their last 10 games.Golden Knights have lost their last 3 games.Red Wings Moneyline Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Our Game Prediction
Red Wings Moneyline @ -133
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Vegas Golden Knights vs Detroit Red Wings Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Giving Red Wings Plenty of Respect
Detroit Red Wings are regarded as having a 58% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -137. Vegas Golden Knights are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +114.
There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -133.
Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.
Player Props & Micro Betting
The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.
There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Vegas Golden Knights Stats
Detroit Red Wings Stats
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 6.9
Blocks: 14.7
Faceoff Wins : 28.8
Hits: 22.8
Giveaways: 16.1
Takeaways: 3.9
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 27.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 6.3
Blocks: 13.6
Faceoff Wins : 24.9
Hits: 22.2
Giveaways: 15.6
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 27.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7
Blocks: 15.5
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 18.5
Giveaways: 13.3
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 24.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 2.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 5.8
Blocks: 12.7
Faceoff Wins : 24.4
Hits: 15.4
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 4.2
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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