With the number sitting at 6.5 goals, is the over the best bet in Sunday evening’s Red Wings vs. Blackhawks matchup at 6:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
065 Detroit Red Wings (-182) at 066 Chicago Blackhawks (+150); o/u 6.5
6:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 25, 2024
United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: NHL Network
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks: Public Bettors Backing Detroit
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 65% of bets are on the Red Wings moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Lyon Sharp in Saturday’s win vs. Blues
Alex Lyon made 22 saves in Saturday’s 6-1 win over the Blues. While he lost his shutout bid in the second period, Lyon still nabbed his third straight win and 17th of the season — more than he’d recorded in his entire career prior to 2023-24. After a couple of rough road outings, the 31-year-old netminder appears to be back on track. Over the course of his current win streak, Lyon has a .947 save percentage.
Mrazek Starting Sunday vs. Red Wings
Petr Mrazek will patrol the home crease Sunday versus Detroit, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times. Mrazek is coming off a 28-save effort in Friday’s 3-2 overtime loss to Winnipeg. He has compiled a 13-22-3 record this season with one shutout, a 2.99 GAA and a .909 save percentage through 40 appearances. The Red Wings rank sixth in the league this campaign with 3.46 goals per contest.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Betting Trends:
Red Wings are 14-6 SU in their last 20 games
Blackhawks are 4-20 SU in their last 24 games
Red Wings are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games on the road
Blackhawks are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games at home
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Betting Prediction
Take the over. The total has gone over in four out of the Red Wings’ last five games against the Blackhawks, is 5-1 in their last six games when playing on the road against Chicago and is 15-5 in their last 20 games against an opponent from the Western Conference.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Prediction: OVER 6.5
