by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline: Red Wings +170, Panthers -205; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Bet365: Moneyline: Red Wings +170, Panthers -205; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
BetMGM: Moneyline: Red Wings +170, Panthers -205; Over/Under: 6.5 goals
Season Record
Detroit Red Wings: 22-16-5 (4th place, Atlantic Division)
Florida Panthers: 27-13-3 (2nd place, Atlantic Division)
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Detroit Red Wings: 6-3-1 last 10
Florida Panthers: 8-1-1 last 10
Detroit Red Wings vs Florida Panthers Preview and Analysis
The Red Wings are entering this game with 49 points, a 22-16-5 record overall, and they are 11-9-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in their last game, winning that one on the road 4-2. Dylan Larkin, Andrew Copp, Lucas Raymond, and Daniel Sprong each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Dylan Larkin, Ben Chiarot, Alex DeBrincat, David Perron, and Michael Rasmussen each led the team in assists with 1 while Dylan Larkin led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. James Reimer was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 2 goals on 30 shots with 28 saves and a .933 save percentage. Their offense has scored 155 goals this season averaging 3.6 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 144 goals against them allowing 3.3 goals per game.
The Panthers are entering this game with 57 points, a 27-13-3 record overall, and they are 13-6-1 in their home games this regular season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a loss against the Anaheim Ducks in their last game, losing that one at home 5-4 in overtime. Sam Bennett led the team in goals scored with 2 while Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart each scored 1 goal for them in that game. Carter Verhaeghe, Aleksander Barkov, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Niko Mikkola, Brandon Montour, Evan Rodrigues, and Matthew Tkachuk each led the team in assists with 1 while Carter Verhaeghe and Matthew Tkachuk each led the team in shots on net in that game with 5. Anthony Stolarz was the starting goalie in that game and he allowed 5 goals on 26 shots with 21 saves and a .808 save percentage. Their offense has scored 136 goals this season averaging 3.2 goals per game and their defense has allowed their opponents to score 111 goals against them allowing 2.6 goals per game.
Red Wings vs Panthers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Panthers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Panthers have looked really good in their games this season with their 27-13-3 record overall which has them in 2nd place of their division in the East. They have looked great on home ice too with their 13-6-1 home record and they have been really hot lately, going 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. They just lost their last game at home to the Ducks but they lost that game in OT and will be looking to bounce back here after a close loss on home ice. Meanwhile, the Red Wings have also looked good in their games this season with their 22-16-5 record overall but they are only in 4th place of their division in the East right now, fighting for one of the Wild Card spots. They haven't looked good in their road games this season with their 11-9-1 road record and they don't have a good defense either, giving up a ton of goals this season. They did just beat the Leafs on the road in their last game and they have been getting hot lately, but the Panthers have also been hot lately and they are going to be the hungrier team on home ice coming off that close loss the other night. Both of these teams can score goals and have been hot lately but the Panthers are much better on the defensive end as they give up less goals on a nightly basis and that will be key for the Panthers here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Panthers to win this game and on the puckline.
Red Wings Panthers Prediction: Our NHL Pick for Wednesday, January 17, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Panthers 6 Red Wings 2.
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NHL Betting Trends
Detroit Red Wings: 89-117 (-7.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 24-42 (-10.3 units) on the moneyline vs. division opponents. 26-16 OVER in all games. 13-7 OVER in a road game where the total is 6 or more. 10-5 OVER after 1 or more consecutive unders. 10-3 OVER revenging a loss where the team scored 1 or less goals.
Florida Panthers: 144-94 (+9.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 50-27 (+22.8 units) on the moneyline vs. division opponents. 55-28 (+19.2 units) on the moneyline after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games. 26-19 OVER after allowing 5 goals or more. 19-7 OVER after a game where both teams scored 4 goals or more. 23-12 OVER in January games.
Key Injuries
Detroit Red Wings: P. Kane (RW) Ques Wed - Lower Body. J. Walman (D) Ques Wed - Illness. V. Husso (G) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. K. Kostin (C) Out indefinitely - Upper Body. M. Luff (RW) Out indefinitely - Upper Body.
Florida Panthers: A. Barkov (C) Prob Wed - Lower Body. D. Kulikov (D) Ques Wed - Undisclosed. N. Cousins (C) Out indefinitely - Concussion.
Notable Quotes
“Really unique 24 hours … weather, mechanical issues, it was crazy. To show up for a 7 p.m. hockey game in the National Hockey League at 6:15 is very unique and unusual. But I thought our guys handled it pretty well. There was things we couldn’t control. In the last 24 hours, the only thing we could control was our effort and our execution tonight and it was a pretty good job from the guys.” - Derek Lalonde after his team’s win against the Leafs in their game on Sunday.
“I can't even keep track of it at this point. I think they said 32nd during the game and we were all looking at each other on the bench like ‘32 already? That’s pretty impressive.' So, I'm definitely happy for him.” - Sam Bennett on Sam Reinhart after their loss against the Ducks in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Detroit Red Wings
LW Perron, David
C Larkin, Dylan
RW Raymond, Lucas
LD Gostisbehere, Shayne
RD Seider, Moritz
G Reimer, James
Florida Panthers
LW Rodrigues, Evan
C Barkov, Aleksander
RW Reinhart, Sam
LD Forsling, Gustav
RD Ekblad, Aaron
G Stolarz, Anthony
Statistical Leaders
Detroit Red Wings
Points: A. DeBrincat (40)
Goals: A. DeBrincat (17)
Assists: A. DeBrincat (23)
GAA: A. Lyon (2.58)
Florida Panthers
Points: S. Reinhart (55)
Goals: S. Reinhart (32)
Assists: A. Barkov (35)
GAA: A.Stolarz (2.22)
Coaches:
Detroit Red Wings: Derek Lalonde (2nd season)
Florida Panthers: Paul Maurice (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
