Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Penguins

The Detroit Red Wings clash with the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 1.

There’s a juicy +106 that the Red Wings are able to get the upper hand against the Penguins. This wager can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

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Detroit Red Wings have won their previous two games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Little Caesars Arena against Winnipeg Jets. Dylan Larkin and Mason Appleton scored one goal each. Goalie John Gibson had an awesome game, keeping out 23 shots (.958).

Pittsburgh Penguins last game was a 5-1 home win. This victory over Carolina Hurricanes at PPG PAINTS Arena made it back-to-back victories. Anthony Mantha scored two goals, with Sidney Crosby, Justin Brazeau and Thomas Novak also scoring. Goalie Stuart Skinner played a starring role, stopping 27 shots (.964).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings have won the last two meetings against the Penguins. They triumphed 3-2 (OT) at PPG PAINTS Arena and then 4-2 at Little Caesars Arena. The previous 10 games have seen both teams achieve five victories.

Starting Goalies

Cam Talbot (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-6-2	3	.889	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

Arturs Silovs (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-5-6	3.2	.886	1
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 29.6% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have given up 2.5 goals from 27.1 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

Lucas Raymond is the top points scorer with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, with Moritz Seider racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.01 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Penguins have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.2 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.8%.

The top points scorer is Bryan Rust with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Anthony Mantha is next in line after registering 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 3.88 GAA with a .849 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

This Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Detroit Red Wings to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy +106 is available when it comes to this pick.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Red Wings vs Penguins stats:

• Red Wings have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Red Wings have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Red Wings have won 2 consecutive games.
• Penguins have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Penguins have lost their last 2 games against Red Wings.

Red Wings Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 48.5% prospect of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Emmitt Finnie Over 1.5 Shots -135

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -135.

Latest Emmitt Finnie Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+310

First

+1900

Assists

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

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Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings 6 - 3 Penguins

The Red Wings can be backed to win 6-3 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +3300 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Red Wings

Penguins

1-0

Red Wings

+5500

Penguins

+5500

2-0

Red Wings

+5000

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Red Wings

+1500

Penguins

+1500

3-0

Red Wings

+3500

Penguins

+3300

3-1

Red Wings

+1900

Penguins

+1800

3-2

Red Wings

+900

Penguins

+850

4-0

Red Wings

+4500

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Red Wings

+1700

Penguins

+1500

4-2

Red Wings

+1600

Penguins

+1500

4-3

Red Wings

+1050

Penguins

+1000

5-0

Red Wings

+8000

Penguins

+6600

5-1

Red Wings

+2900

Penguins

+2400

5-2

Red Wings

+1800

Penguins

+1600

5-3

Red Wings

+2400

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Red Wings

+2000

Penguins

+1900

6-0

Red Wings

+12000

Penguins

+10000

6-1

Red Wings

+6600

Penguins

+5500

6-2

Red Wings

+3500

Penguins

+3000

6-3

Red Wings

+3300

Penguins

+2800

6-4

Red Wings

+5000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Red Wings

+5000

Penguins

+4500

7-1

Red Wings

+11000

Penguins

+9000

7-2

Red Wings

+9000

Penguins

+7500

7-3

Red Wings

+6000

Penguins

+5500

7-4

Red Wings

+7000

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Red Wings

+11000

Penguins

+10000

7-6

Red Wings

+11000

Penguins

+11000

8-2

Red Wings

+11000

Penguins

+12500

8-3

Red Wings

+11000

Penguins

+12500

8-4

Red Wings

+12500

Penguins

+11000

8-5

Red Wings

+14000

Penguins

+13000

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Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Pittsburgh Penguins are regarded as having a 56% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -128. The market suggests that Detroit Red Wings are least likely to win at +106.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -102.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Red Wings

+106

Penguins

-128

3-Way Moneyline

Red Wings

+163

Tie

+320

Penguins

+132

Puck Line

Red Wings +1.5

-233

Penguins -1.5

+184

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-120

Over 6.5

-102

Sidney Crosby is the First Goalscorer favorite at +1000. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +140.

Player Goals

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

First

+170

Anytime

+1200

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

First

+180

Anytime

+1300

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

First

+250

Anytime

+1800

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

First

+425

Anytime

+3500

Rutger McGroarty (Penguins)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

First

+475

Anytime

+3500

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

First

+500

Anytime

+3300

Ville Koivunen (Penguins)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

J.T. Compher (Red Wings)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Kris Letang (Penguins)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Michael Rasmussen (Red Wings)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Nate Danielson (Red Wings)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Mason Appleton (Red Wings)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Noel Acciari (Penguins)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Blake Lizotte (Penguins)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Marco Kasper (Red Wings)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Connor Dewar (Penguins)

First

+900

Anytime

+5000

Axel Sandin Pellikka (Red Wings)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Parker Wotherspoon (Penguins)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6600

Brett Kulak (Penguins)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-141

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Kris Letang (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Justin Brazeau (Penguins)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Sidney Crosby (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Bryan Rust (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+130

Rickard Rakell (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Erik Karlsson (Penguins)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-189

Anthony Mantha (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-105

Ben Kindel (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Kris Letang (Penguins)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 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

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 14.1
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 18.9
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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