Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Red Wings

The Florida Panthers lock horns with the Detroit Red Wings in this NHL matchup at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, October 15. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Panthers Look a Great Bet to Land Victory

We’re keeping our prediction simple and backing the Panthers to claim a victory. They should be able to get the better of the Red Wings and the Moneyline offers a juicy -143.

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Panthers Are 7 From 10 on the H2H

Florida Panthers suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 5-2 scoreline occurred on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia Flyers. Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart scored one goal apiece.

Detroit Red Wings made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 3-2 road triumph at Scotiabank Arena when meeting Toronto Maple Leafs. Dylan Larkin, Mason Appleton and James van Riemsdyk scored one goal each. Goalie Cam Talbot made a total of 38 saves (.950).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Panthers who came out on top when they last played the Red Wings. At Amerant Bank Arena, a 4-1 win was recorded. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Panthers victories.

Starting Goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-0-0	1.7	.925	0
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

Cam Talbot (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-0-0	2.1	.925	0
23/24	27-20-4	2.5	.913	3

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 23.6% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have been giving up 2.7 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 4.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.5%.

Sam Reinhart is the top points scorer with 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, with Carter Verhaeghe recording 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.21 goal against average with a .921 save percentage.

The Red Wings have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 26.4 shots, averaging 2.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Patrick Kane is next best after having 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Cam Talbot have a 2.72 GAA with a .899 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks

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Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Florida Panthers to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy -143 is available when it comes to this pick.

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Key Panthers vs Red Wings stats:

• Panthers have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Panthers have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Red Wings have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Panthers.

Panthers Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 58.8% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Bennett To Score +170

Sam Bennett (Panthers) has scored in 5 straight games on the road. There are odds of +170 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 6 - 3 Red Wings

The Panthers are available to back at +2800 to secure a 6-3 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Red Wings

1-0

Panthers

+4500

Red Wings

+5000

2-0

Panthers

+4000

Red Wings

+4500

2-1

Panthers

+1300

Red Wings

+1400

3-0

Panthers

+2500

Red Wings

+3500

3-1

Panthers

+1600

Red Wings

+2000

3-2

Panthers

+800

Red Wings

+900

4-0

Panthers

+3000

Red Wings

+5000

4-1

Panthers

+1300

Red Wings

+1900

4-2

Panthers

+1400

Red Wings

+1800

4-3

Panthers

+1050

Red Wings

+1150

5-0

Panthers

+5500

Red Wings

+9000

5-1

Panthers

+2000

Red Wings

+3300

5-2

Panthers

+1500

Red Wings

+2200

5-3

Panthers

+2200

Red Wings

+2800

5-4

Panthers

+2200

Red Wings

+2400

6-0

Panthers

+8000

Red Wings

+14000

6-1

Panthers

+4500

Red Wings

+8000

6-2

Panthers

+2800

Red Wings

+4500

6-3

Panthers

+2800

Red Wings

+4000

6-4

Panthers

+5000

Red Wings

+6000

6-5

Panthers

+5500

Red Wings

+6000

7-1

Panthers

+7500

Red Wings

+13000

7-2

Panthers

+6600

Red Wings

+11000

7-3

Panthers

+5500

Red Wings

+8000

7-4

Panthers

+6600

Red Wings

+8000

7-5

Panthers

+11000

Red Wings

+13000

7-6

Panthers

+13000

Red Wings

+14000

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Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings 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.

Books Expecting Tight Affair

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Florida Panthers as -143 favorites for this game, implying that they are 59% likely to win. The market suggests that Detroit Red Wings are least likely to win at +118.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -128.

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Moneyline

Panthers

-143

Red Wings

+118

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+105

Tie

+330

Red Wings

+200

Puck Line

Panthers -1.5

+168

Red Wings +1.5

-208

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Sam Reinhart is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Favorite Sam Reinhart is now available at +1000 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Sam Reinhart (Panthers)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Sam Bennett (Panthers)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)

First

+180

Anytime

+1100

Dylan Larkin (Red Wings)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Brad Marchand (Panthers)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Raymond (Red Wings)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Patrick Kane (Red Wings)

First

+320

Anytime

+1800

Marco Kasper (Red Wings)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Anton Lundell (Panthers)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Mackie Samoskevich (Panthers)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Emmitt Finnie (Red Wings)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Eetu Luostarinen (Panthers)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

J.T. Compher (Red Wings)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (Red Wings)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Andrew Copp (Red Wings)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Aaron Ekblad (Panthers)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Seth Jones (Panthers)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

Jesper Boqvist (Panthers)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Jeff Petry (Panthers)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

James van Riemsdyk (Red Wings)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Moritz Seider (Red Wings)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Mason Appleton (Red Wings)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Luke Kunin (Panthers)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Gustav Forsling (Panthers)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4000

Michael Rasmussen (Red Wings)

First

+1100

Anytime

+4500

A.J. Greer (Panthers)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Simon Edvinsson (Red Wings)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6000

Niko Mikkola (Panthers)

First

+1600

Anytime

+6600

Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.50 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 12.4
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 33.6
• Hits: 33.7
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 32.1
• Hits: 44.1
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 4.6
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team News

Florida Panthers Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
63	Brad Marchand	4	18.65	2	2	4	-3
15	Anton Lundell	4	17.28	2	2	4	0
42	Gustav Forsling	4	22.38	0	3	3	3

11	Mackie Samoskevich	4	13.23	1	2	3	0
13	Sam Reinhart	4	20	2	1	3	-2
17	Evan Rodrigues	4	15.8	1	2	3	2
5	Aaron Ekblad	4	23.63	1	1	2	1
23	Carter Verhaeghe	4	16.8	1	1	2	-4
10	A.J. Greer	4	8.9	1	1	2	1
3	Seth Jones	4	22.35	0	2	2	-2
2	Jeff Petry	4	16.48	0	2	2	-4
9	Sam Bennett	4	18.53	1	0	1	-8
70	Jesper Boqvist	4	11.2	1	0	1	1
12	Jonah Gadjovich	4	8.15	0	1	1	1
71	Luke Kunin	4	11.4	0	1	1	1
77	Niko Mikkola	4	20.75	0	0	0	-2
27	Eetu Luostarinen	4	16.93	0	0	0	-1
7	Dmitry Kulikov	2	10.8	0	0	0	-1
26	Uvis Janis Balinskis	2	13.75	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
72	Sergei Bobrovsky	3	1.67	0.925
40	Daniil Tarasov	1	3.11	0.85

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Detroit Red Wings Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
88	Patrick Kane	3	17.53	1	3	4	-1
93	Alex DeBrincat	3	18.47	0	4	4	-1
71	Dylan Larkin	3	19.63	2	1	3	3

23	Lucas Raymond	3	15.5	2	1	3	3
18	Andrew Copp	3	15.27	1	1	2	-1
58	Emmitt Finnie	3	14	0	2	2	3
21	James van Riemsdyk	1	10.2	1	0	1	1
92	Marco Kasper	3	14.83	1	0	1	-2
20	Albert Johansson	3	13.53	0	1	1	1
77	Simon Edvinsson	3	21.37	1	0	1	-1
53	Moritz Seider	3	25.77	0	1	1	-1
22	Mason Appleton	3	13.53	1	0	1	-1
8	Ben Chiarot	3	20.97	0	1	1	-1
27	Michael Rasmussen	3	10.87	0	0	0	-2
28	Michael Brandsegg-Nygaard	3	13.23	0	0	0	-3
	Axel Sandin Pellikka	3	21.03	0	0	0	-2
37	J.T. Compher	3	17.37	0	0	0	-1
24	Jacob Bernard-Docker	2	11.3	0	0	0	3
23	Travis Hamonic	1	13.6	0	0	0	-3
48	Jonatan Berggren	1	8.8	0	0	0	-1
85	Elmer Soederblom	1	10.7	0	0	0	-2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
39	Cam Talbot	3	2.11	0.925
36	John Gibson	1	8.06	0.615

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Injuries & Suspensions

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.