The Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8) are in Pittsburgh tonight for a 7:00 PM ET Regular Season tilt against the Penguins (36-21-16) at PPG Paints Arena, live on ESPN+. While the Penguins are the -1.5 favorite at home, where they hold a 17-12-8 record, Detroit's 19-12-5 road split suggests they won't be an easy out. The total sits at 6.5, a number that makes sense given Pittsburgh's 3.38 goals per game average against Detroit's 2.92.
Both teams keep shot volume low against them, with the Red Wings allowing 27.7 shots per game and the Penguins a tight 27.4. Detroit will be without Michael Rasmussen, while the Penguins will feel the absence of Evgeni Malkin. This looks like a game where special teams or a key defensive breakdown could be the difference, especially with the Penguins' power play clicking at 24.4%. Get your picks in and join the discussion on StreakChat.