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

By Kevin Thompson, NHL Analyst | Published: 4 months ago | Last Updated: Jan 1, 13:38 | 6 min read

Detroit Red Wings

Ice Hockey NHL PPG PAINTS Arena Thu 1 Jan 19:00

Pittsburgh Penguins

Prediction
SGP Picks
Correct Score
Odds
Team Stats
Player Stats
Player Props
Team News
Lineups
Injuries
Roster
Standings

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.

Back Red Wings to Have the Edge Over Penguins

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.

Red Wings 4-2 Victors When Teams Met Last

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-6	3.2	.883	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-8	3.1	.887	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

Detroit Red Wings – Last 10 Games

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.

Pittsburgh Penguins – Last 10 Games

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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Sometimes it’s worth going in search of bigger odds and a Bet Builder allows you to make a Moneyline pick along with a number of other selections.

Make your bet count—our comprehensive bonus guide highlights the latest free bets and betting promo codes worth grabbing.

Our Game Prediction

Red Wings Moneyline @ +106 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Jan 1, 00:56). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Published 00:56, 01 January 2026

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.

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Red Wings

To Score Alex DeBrincat

Shots on Goal Emmitt Finnie Over 1.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates the Red Wings on the moneyline accompanied by Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings) to score and Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings) to register Over 1.5 shots.

We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a very exciting way of wagering on a single event. Many bettors like to create a personalised hockey bet which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.

Bet Boosts

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings

6 - 3 Penguins logo

Penguins

The Red Wings can be backed to win 6-3 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +3000 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

1-0

2-0

2-1

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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 Make Penguins Likelier Winners

Pittsburgh Penguins are regarded as having a 58% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -139. The market suggests that Detroit Red Wings are least likely to win at +115.

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 -110.

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

3-Way Moneyline

Puck Line

Total Goals

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Goaltender Saves, Blocked Shots, Powerplay Points or Goals, then the player and goalie props could be an option. It’s a great way of betting on a player to perform well and the gambling sites provide lots of interesting options.

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Best Betting Offers

Last 5 & H2H

All
Home
Away

Last 5 Games

Red Wings

NHL: 29/03 Flyers5 Red Wings 3
NHL: 28/03 Red Wings5 Sabres 2
NHL: 25/03 Senators3 Red Wings 2
NHL: 22/03 Bruins4 Red Wings 2
NHL: 20/03 Canadiens1 Red Wings 3

Penguins

NHL: 31/03 Penguins8 Islanders 3
NHL: 28/03 Stars6 Penguins 3
NHL: 27/03 Penguins4 Senators 3
NHL: 25/03 Avalanche6 Penguins 2
NHL: 22/03 Hurricanes5 Penguins 1

Head to Head

Detroit vs Pittsburgh

NHL: 03/01 2026 Penguins 4 Red Wings 1
NHL: 02/01 2026 Red Wings 3 Penguins 4
NHL: 01/01 2025 Penguins 2 Red Wings 4
NHL: 14/11 2024 Red Wings 3 Penguins 2
NHL: 11/10 2024 Penguins 6 Red Wings 3
NHL: 12/04 2024 Red Wings 5 Penguins 6
NHL: 17/03 2024 Red Wings 3 Penguins 6
NHL: 19/10 2023 Penguins 3 Red Wings 6
NHL: 08/04 2023 Penguins 5 Red Wings 1
NHL: 29/03 2023 Penguins 4 Red Wings 7

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 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 7 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 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.00 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 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 8.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 4.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 29.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.8
Blocks: 10.9
Faceoff Wins : 25.8
Hits: 20.3
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 26.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.8
Blocks: 11.7
Faceoff Wins : 26.6
Hits: 19.3
Giveaways: 13.5
Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 14.6
Faceoff Wins : 25
Hits: 20
Giveaways: 16.8
Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 26.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 10.5
Blocks: 15.1
Faceoff Wins : 25.5
Hits: 21.3
Giveaways: 17
Takeaways: 5

Team News

Detroit Red Wings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
93	Alex DeBrincat	73	18.44	37	41	78	8
23	Lucas Raymond	71	18.92	24	47	71	9
71	Dylan Larkin	66	20.31	29	28	57	6

53	Moritz Seider	73	25.69	9	44	53	23
88	Patrick Kane	58	17.57	13	33	46	2
18	Andrew Copp	70	16.41	9	30	39	3
72	Justin Faulk	71	22.26	12	23	35	-6
21	James van Riemsdyk	63	11.96	15	14	29	-13
58	Emmitt Finnie	73	15.39	12	15	27	-8
57	David Perron	56	13.4	10	15	25	0
37	J.T. Compher	73	15.65	10	14	24	-6
77	Simon Edvinsson	63	22.43	9	13	22	13
44	Axel Sandin Pellikka	63	16.32	6	13	19	-21
92	Marco Kasper	72	13.99	8	9	17	-13
27	Michael Rasmussen	61	12.79	6	8	14	-9
22	Mason Appleton	63	13.4	6	8	14	-3
8	Ben Chiarot	73	20.94	5	7	12	-5
20	Albert Johansson	73	16.03	2	7	9	-12
29	Nate Danielson	28	11.05	2	5	7	-7
25	Jacob Bernard-Docker	57	14.86	1	4	5	5
49	John Leonard	11	11.5	2	2	4	-3
50	Dominik Shine	14	7.28	3	0	3	0
52	Travis Hamonic	25	14.28	0	2	2	-10
28	Michael Brandsegg-Nygaard	12	12.28	0	1	1	-5
15	Sheldon Dries	5	6.98	0	0	0	0
56	Erik Gustafsson	2	18.75	0	0	0	-2
43	Carter Mazur	1	10.1	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
36	John Gibson	50	2.58	0.905
39	Cam Talbot	29	3.01	0.892
33	Sebastian Cossa	-	-	-
	Michal Postava	-	-	-

Pittsburgh Penguins Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
87	Sidney Crosby	62	19.36	28	38	66	-1
17	Bryan Rust	67	20.11	27	34	61	1
65	Erik Karlsson	69	23.75	13	47	60	11

39	Anthony Mantha	74	15.19	29	28	57	14
71	Evgeni Malkin	50	17.55	15	37	52	12
67	Rickard Rakell	53	19.08	19	23	42	2
18	Thomas Novak	74	14.08	15	23	38	4
81	Benjamin Kindel	71	15.17	17	17	34	-8
16	Justin Brazeau	56	12.74	16	17	33	6
59	Yegor Chinakhov	65	13.18	17	15	32	-2
58	Kris Letang	68	21.92	3	27	30	-7
5	Ryan Shea	73	18.83	5	24	29	22
28	Parker Wotherspoon	74	20.2	3	26	29	16
19	Connor Dewar	74	13.87	14	14	28	12
55	Noel Acciari	60	13.59	10	11	21	11
46	Blake Lizotte	55	13.87	7	12	19	6
49	Samuel Girard	53	18.06	3	12	15	13
7	Ilya Solovyov	27	12.31	1	7	8	2
25	Elmer Soederblom	51	10.83	4	3	7	-4
41	Ville Koivunen	36	12.48	2	5	7	-7
3	Jack St. Ivany	17	15.65	0	7	7	7
75	Connor Clifton	43	16.49	2	3	5	0
13	Kevin Hayes	25	12.26	3	2	5	-4
2	Rutger McGroarty	21	11.76	2	3	5	-2
11	Filip Haallander	13	13.15	1	3	4	4
85	Avery Hayes	12	10.73	3	0	3	-5
24	Matt Dumba	11	14.94	1	2	3	-5
45	Harrison Brunicke	9	15.71	1	0	1	-4
82	Caleb Jones	7	17.17	0	1	1	1
53	Philip Tomasino	9	12.18	0	1	1	-2
15	Joona Koppanen	10	12.47	0	1	1	-1
27	Ryan Graves	20	15.35	1	0	1	-1
38	Owen Pickering	4	12.1	0	0	0	-3
14	Bokondji Imama	2	7.65	0	0	0	0
22	Samuel Poulin	2	13.8	0	0	0	-2
26	Tristan Broz	1	11.5	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
37	Arturs Silovs	35	2.96	0.891
74	Stuart Skinner	45	2.91	0.888
1	Sergei Murashov	5	2.56	0.897

Injuries & Suspensions

Detroit Red Wings Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury Table

Type

Name

Info

Filip Haallander

Injured

Evgeni Malkin

Injured

Caleb Jones

Injured

Starting Lineups

Line 1

Pittsburgh Penguins

Detroit Red Wings

Arturs Silovs

Parker Wotherspoon

Erik Karlsson

Rickard Rakell

Sidney Crosby

Bryan Rust

Lucas Raymond

Dylan Larkin

Emmitt Finnie

Moritz Seider

Simon Edvinsson

Cam Talbot

Line 2

Pittsburgh Penguins

Detroit Red Wings

Arturs Silovs

Brett Kulak

Kris Letang

Anthony Mantha

Thomas Novak

Justin Brazeau

Patrick Kane

Andrew Copp

Alex DeBrincat

Axel Sandin Pellikka

Ben Chiarot

Cam Talbot

Line 3

Pittsburgh Penguins

Detroit Red Wings

Arturs Silovs

Ryan Shea

Jack St. Ivany

Yegor Chinakhov

Benjamin Kindel

Rutger McGroarty

Mason Appleton

J.T. Compher

Michael Rasmussen

Jacob Bernard-Docker

Albert Johansson

Cam Talbot

Line 4

Pittsburgh Penguins

Detroit Red Wings

Arturs Silovs

Connor Dewar

Blake Lizotte

Noel Acciari

James van Riemsdyk

Nate Danielson

Marco Kasper

Cam Talbot

Previous Detroit Red Wings Lineups

28 Mar NHL

Flyers 5-3 Red Wings

Confirmed Lineups

27 Mar NHL

Red Wings 5-2 Sabres

Confirmed Lineups

24 Mar NHL

Senators 3-2 Red Wings

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NHL

Bruins 4-2 Red Wings

Confirmed Lineups

19 Mar NHL

Canadiens 1-3 Red Wings

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NHL

Flames 2-5 Red Wings

Confirmed Lineups

14 Mar NHL

Red Wings 2-3 Stars

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NHL

Red Wings 1-4 Lightning

Confirmed Lineups

10 Mar NHL

Red Wings 3-4 Panthers

Confirmed Lineups

08 Mar NHL

Red Wings 3-0 Devils

Confirmed Lineups

Previous Pittsburgh Penguins Lineups

30 Mar NHL

Penguins 8-3 Islanders

Confirmed Lineups

28 Mar NHL

Stars 6-3 Penguins

Confirmed Lineups

26 Mar NHL

Penguins 4-3 Senators

Confirmed Lineups

24 Mar NHL

Avalanche 6-2 Penguins

Confirmed Lineups

22 Mar NHL

Hurricanes 5-1 Penguins

Confirmed Lineups

21 Mar NHL

Jets 4-5 Penguins

Confirmed Lineups

18 Mar NHL

Penguins 5-6 Hurricanes

Confirmed Lineups

16 Mar NHL

Penguins 7-2 Avalanche

Confirmed Lineups

14 Mar NHL

Penguins 4-3 Mammoth

Confirmed Lineups

12 Mar NHL

Penguins 2-6 Golden Knights

Confirmed Lineups

NHL Standings Select Season

Metropolitan	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	82	53	22	7	113	0.689	39	48	296	240	56	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-3	1W
2 Pittsburgh	82	41	25	16	98	0.598	34	38	293	268	25	20-13-8	21-12-8	3-10	5-5	3L
3 Philadelphia	82	43	27	12	98	0.598	27	33	250	243	7	20-13-8	23-14-4	10-4	7-3	3W
4 Washington	82	43	30	9	95	0.579	37	41	263	244	19	25-11-5	18-19-4	2-6	8-2	4W
5 Columbus	82	40	30	12	92	0.561	28	33	253	253	0	20-13-8	20-17-4	7-2	2-8	2L
6 NY Islanders	82	43	34	5	91	0.555	29	39	233	241	-8	22-17-2	21-17-3	4-5	3-7	3L
7 New Jersey	82	42	37	3	87	0.53	29	38	230	254	-24	21-17-3	21-20-0	4-1	5-5	1L
8 NY Rangers	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	25	31	238	250	-12	14-20-7	20-19-2	3-1	6-4	1W

East Atlantic	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Buffalo	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	42	45	288	241	47	26-10-5	24-13-4	5-1	6-4	1L
2 Tampa Bay	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	40	46	290	231	59	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5	1L
3 Montreal	82	48	24	10	106	0.646	34	44	283	256	27	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3	1L
4 Boston	82	45	27	10	100	0.61	33	41	272	250	22	29-11-1	16-16-9	4-3	5-5	2W
5 Ottawa	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	38	41	278	246	32	23-12-6	21-15-5	3-1	6-4	1W
6 Detroit	82	41	31	10	92	0.561	30	39	241	258	-17	21-16-4	20-15-6	2-4	2-8	3L
7 Florida	82	40	38	4	84	0.512	32	35	251	276	-25	23-15-3	17-23-1	5-2	5-5	3W
8 Toronto	82	32	36	14	78	0.476	23	31	253	299	-46	18-15-8	14-21-6	1-4	2-8	7L

East Central	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	81	54	16	11	119	0.735	47	50	300	203	97	25-9-6	29-7-5	4-6	6-4	2W
2 Dallas	82	50	20	12	112	0.683	38	44	279	226	53	26-11-4	24-9-8	6-4	7-3	5W
3 Minnesota	82	46	24	12	104	0.634	31	42	272	240	32	23-10-8	23-14-4	4-5	6-4	1W
4 Utah	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	33	43	268	240	28	22-16-3	21-17-3	0-0	6-4	1L
5 St Louis	82	37	33	12	86	0.524	33	36	231	258	-27	20-14-7	17-19-5	1-4	6-4	4W
6 Nashville	82	38	34	10	86	0.524	28	33	247	269	-22	21-17-3	17-17-7	5-2	4-6	2L
7 Winnipeg	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	231	260	-29	19-16-6	16-19-6	2-4	5-5	4L
8 Chicago	82	29	39	14	72	0.439	22	26	213	275	-62	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-8	1W

West Pacific	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Vegas	82	39	26	17	95	0.579	30	38	265	250	15	20-12-9	19-14-8	1-8	7-3	3W
2 Edmonton	82	41	30	11	93	0.567	32	41	282	269	13	22-14-5	19-16-6	0-4	6-4	1W
3 Anaheim	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	26	35	273	288	-15	24-13-4	19-20-2	8-0	2-8	1W
4 LA Kings	82	35	27	20	90	0.549	22	30	225	247	-22	15-17-9	20-10-11	5-9	6-4	2L
5 San Jose	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	27	37	251	292	-41	21-14-6	18-21-2	2-2	5-5	1W
6 Seattle	81	34	36	11	79	0.488	26	32	226	261	-35	19-17-5	15-19-6	2-6	2-8	2L
7 Calgary	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	27	30	212	259	-47	23-13-5	11-26-4	4-3	4-6	1W
8 Vancouver	82	25	49	8	58	0.354	15	19	216	316	-100	9-27-5	16-22-3	6-2	4-6	1L

Eastern	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Carolina	82	53	22	7	113	0.689	39	48	296	240	56	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-3	1W
2 Buffalo	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	42	45	288	241	47	26-10-5	24-13-4	5-1	6-4	1L
3 Tampa Bay	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	40	46	290	231	59	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5	1L
4 Montreal	82	48	24	10	106	0.646	34	44	283	256	27	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3	1L
5 Boston	82	45	27	10	100	0.61	33	41	272	250	22	29-11-1	16-16-9	4-3	5-5	2W
6 Ottawa	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	38	41	278	246	32	23-12-6	21-15-5	3-1	6-4	1W
7 Pittsburgh	82	41	25	16	98	0.598	34	38	293	268	25	20-13-8	21-12-8	3-10	5-5	3L
8 Philadelphia	82	43	27	12	98	0.598	27	33	250	243	7	20-13-8	23-14-4	10-4	7-3	3W
9 Washington	82	43	30	9	95	0.579	37	41	263	244	19	25-11-5	18-19-4	2-6	8-2	4W
10 Detroit	82	41	31	10	92	0.561	30	39	241	258	-17	21-16-4	20-15-6	2-4	2-8	3L
11 Columbus	82	40	30	12	92	0.561	28	33	253	253	0	20-13-8	20-17-4	7-2	2-8	2L
12 NY Islanders	82	43	34	5	91	0.555	29	39	233	241	-8	22-17-2	21-17-3	4-5	3-7	3L
13 New Jersey	82	42	37	3	87	0.53	29	38	230	254	-24	21-17-3	21-20-0	4-1	5-5	1L
14 Florida	82	40	38	4	84	0.512	32	35	251	276	-25	23-15-3	17-23-1	5-2	5-5	3W
15 Toronto	82	32	36	14	78	0.476	23	31	253	299	-46	18-15-8	14-21-6	1-4	2-8	7L
16 NY Rangers	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	25	31	238	250	-12	14-20-7	20-19-2	3-1	6-4	1W

Western	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	81	54	16	11	119	0.735	47	50	300	203	97	25-9-6	29-7-5	4-6	6-4	2W
2 Dallas	82	50	20	12	112	0.683	38	44	279	226	53	26-11-4	24-9-8	6-4	7-3	5W
3 Minnesota	82	46	24	12	104	0.634	31	42	272	240	32	23-10-8	23-14-4	4-5	6-4	1W
4 Vegas	82	39	26	17	95	0.579	30	38	265	250	15	20-12-9	19-14-8	1-8	7-3	3W
5 Edmonton	82	41	30	11	93	0.567	32	41	282	269	13	22-14-5	19-16-6	0-4	6-4	1W
6 Utah	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	33	43	268	240	28	22-16-3	21-17-3	0-0	6-4	1L
7 Anaheim	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	26	35	273	288	-15	24-13-4	19-20-2	8-0	2-8	1W
8 LA Kings	82	35	27	20	90	0.549	22	30	225	247	-22	15-17-9	20-10-11	5-9	6-4	2L
9 St Louis	82	37	33	12	86	0.524	33	36	231	258	-27	20-14-7	17-19-5	1-4	6-4	4W
10 Nashville	82	38	34	10	86	0.524	28	33	247	269	-22	21-17-3	17-17-7	5-2	4-6	2L
11 San Jose	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	27	37	251	292	-41	21-14-6	18-21-2	2-2	5-5	1W
12 Winnipeg	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	231	260	-29	19-16-6	16-19-6	2-4	5-5	4L
13 Seattle	81	34	36	11	79	0.488	26	32	226	261	-35	19-17-5	15-19-6	2-6	2-8	2L
14 Calgary	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	27	30	212	259	-47	23-13-5	11-26-4	4-3	4-6	1W
15 Chicago	82	29	39	14	72	0.439	22	26	213	275	-62	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-8	1W
16 Vancouver	82	25	49	8	58	0.354	15	19	216	316	-100	9-27-5	16-22-3	6-2	4-6	1L

	GP	W	L	OT	PTS	P%	RW	ROW	GF	GA	DIFF	Home	Road	S/O	L10	Strk
1 Colorado	81	54	16	11	119	0.735	47	50	300	203	97	25-9-6	29-7-5	4-6	6-4	2W
2 Carolina	82	53	22	7	113	0.689	39	48	296	240	56	29-10-2	24-12-5	5-4	7-3	1W
3 Dallas	82	50	20	12	112	0.683	38	44	279	226	53	26-11-4	24-9-8	6-4	7-3	5W
4 Buffalo	82	50	23	9	109	0.665	42	45	288	241	47	26-10-5	24-13-4	5-1	6-4	1L
5 Tampa Bay	82	50	26	6	106	0.646	40	46	290	231	59	26-14-1	24-12-5	4-2	5-5	1L
6 Montreal	82	48	24	10	106	0.646	34	44	283	256	27	24-15-2	24-9-8	4-5	7-3	1L
7 Minnesota	82	46	24	12	104	0.634	31	42	272	240	32	23-10-8	23-14-4	4-5	6-4	1W
8 Boston	82	45	27	10	100	0.61	33	41	272	250	22	29-11-1	16-16-9	4-3	5-5	2W
9 Ottawa	82	44	27	11	99	0.604	38	41	278	246	32	23-12-6	21-15-5	3-1	6-4	1W
10 Pittsburgh	82	41	25	16	98	0.598	34	38	293	268	25	20-13-8	21-12-8	3-10	5-5	3L
11 Philadelphia	82	43	27	12	98	0.598	27	33	250	243	7	20-13-8	23-14-4	10-4	7-3	3W
12 Washington	82	43	30	9	95	0.579	37	41	263	244	19	25-11-5	18-19-4	2-6	8-2	4W
13 Vegas	82	39	26	17	95	0.579	30	38	265	250	15	20-12-9	19-14-8	1-8	7-3	3W
14 Edmonton	82	41	30	11	93	0.567	32	41	282	269	13	22-14-5	19-16-6	0-4	6-4	1W
15 Utah	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	33	43	268	240	28	22-16-3	21-17-3	0-0	6-4	1L
16 Detroit	82	41	31	10	92	0.561	30	39	241	258	-17	21-16-4	20-15-6	2-4	2-8	3L
17 Columbus	82	40	30	12	92	0.561	28	33	253	253	0	20-13-8	20-17-4	7-2	2-8	2L
18 Anaheim	82	43	33	6	92	0.561	26	35	273	288	-15	24-13-4	19-20-2	8-0	2-8	1W
19 NY Islanders	82	43	34	5	91	0.555	29	39	233	241	-8	22-17-2	21-17-3	4-5	3-7	3L
20 LA Kings	82	35	27	20	90	0.549	22	30	225	247	-22	15-17-9	20-10-11	5-9	6-4	2L
21 New Jersey	82	42	37	3	87	0.53	29	38	230	254	-24	21-17-3	21-20-0	4-1	5-5	1L
22 St Louis	82	37	33	12	86	0.524	33	36	231	258	-27	20-14-7	17-19-5	1-4	6-4	4W
23 Nashville	82	38	34	10	86	0.524	28	33	247	269	-22	21-17-3	17-17-7	5-2	4-6	2L
24 San Jose	82	39	35	8	86	0.524	27	37	251	292	-41	21-14-6	18-21-2	2-2	5-5	1W
25 Florida	82	40	38	4	84	0.512	32	35	251	276	-25	23-15-3	17-23-1	5-2	5-5	3W
26 Winnipeg	82	35	35	12	82	0.5	28	33	231	260	-29	19-16-6	16-19-6	2-4	5-5	4L
27 Seattle	81	34	36	11	79	0.488	26	32	226	261	-35	19-17-5	15-19-6	2-6	2-8	2L
28 Toronto	82	32	36	14	78	0.476	23	31	253	299	-46	18-15-8	14-21-6	1-4	2-8	7L
29 Calgary	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	27	30	212	259	-47	23-13-5	11-26-4	4-3	4-6	1W
30 NY Rangers	82	34	39	9	77	0.47	25	31	238	250	-12	14-20-7	20-19-2	3-1	6-4	1W
31 Chicago	82	29	39	14	72	0.439	22	26	213	275	-62	14-19-8	15-20-6	3-5	2-8	1W
32 Vancouver	82	25	49	8	58	0.354	15	19	216	316	-100	9-27-5	16-22-3	6-2	4-6	1L

Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson

NHL Analyst

About the Analyst

Our ice hockey previews are produced by a specialised team of analysts, former odds compilers and sports journalists. Picks are research-driven and reviewed for accuracy and editorial consistency under the oversight of our hockey panel and Editor-in-Chief.

View Profile & Track Record

NHL Predictions Methodology

Our NHL analysis combines the latest team news, injury reports and line changes with recent form and market movement. We factor in situational analysis like home ice advantage and schedule spots. Metrics such as Corsi, Fenwick, Expected Goals (xG) and PDO are used to evaluate puck possession, shot quality, goaltending performance and special teams efficiency beyond the traditional box score.

Full Methodology & Data Sources

Where to Bet

Betting sites, prediction market platforms and social betting sites referenced have been independently reviewed under our published review methodology, which evaluates betting lines, odds and market depth, event contracts and pricing, licensing and security, payment processes, withdrawal reliability, responsible gambling tools and additional platform criteria relevant to user experience and regulatory standards.

Read our BetMGM Analyst Review

Transparency & Safety

This preview was last updated on Jan 1, 13:38 to reflect the latest team news, injury reports, confirmed lines and pairings, starting goaltenders, lineup changes, schedule context, key performance metrics and odds movement.

All analysis is produced by professional analysts and reviewed by our Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel for accuracy and consistency.

Historical performance for our game predictions is tracked and updated regularly for transparency.

Important: Betting should be treated as entertainment and involves risk. Past results are not indicative of future performance. Only wager what you can afford to lose.

18+ (or legal age). If gambling is causing harm or distress, support is available. Visit our Gamble Responsibly hub for safer gambling tools, self-exclusion options and local helplines.
Editorial Policy | Disclaimer

NHL Predictions

19:00 - Tue 12 May NHL