Vegas Golden Knights vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Preview, and Odds
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The Vegas Golden Knights face the Detroit Red Wings with both teams putting together strong first halves of the season. The Golden Knights have a 28-14-6 record and are near the top of the Pacific Division while the Red Wings have a 25-18-5 record and with seven wins in their last 10 games, they are in the middle of the Atlantic Division. Both teams are looking to head into the All-Star break on a high note and the upcoming game should be a good one.
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Golden Knights have stepped up on both ends of the ice
The Golden Knights are putting together a strong season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.17 goals per game. Mark Stone, Jonathan Marchessault, and Ivan Barbashev have scored 49 goals and 63 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Chandler Stephenson, Nicolas Roy, and Paul Cotter have combined for 22 goals and 42 assists while defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has added two goals and 19 assists from the point to help open up the offense.
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The offense has been great but the defense has led the way, allowing only 2.71 goals per game. Brayden McNabb and Alex Pietrangelo have combined for 5.7 defensive point shares and 236 blocked shots while Alec Martinez, Kaedan Korczak, and Nicolas Hague have combined for 4.6 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Logan Thompson has been great with a .907 save percentage and a 2.72 goals-against average on 853 shots with 3.4 goals saved above average.
Red Wings are led by a great offense
The Red Wings are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.48 goals per game with seven goals in their last two games. Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and Lucas Raymond have scored 51 goals and 74 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Daniel Sprong, J.T. Compher, and Andrew Copp have combined for 32 goals and 49 assists while defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere and Moritz Seider have added 13 goals and 43 assists from the point to open up the offense.
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The offense has been great but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.25 goals per game. Moritz Seider and Olli Maatta have combined for 4.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. The bright spot has been the play of goaltender Alex Lyon who has a .923 save percentage and a 2.52 goals-against average on 587 shots with 11.7 goals saved above average.
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The Golden Knights are having a great season but the Red Wings look to step up on their home ice and take over this game. The Red Wings, who average 3.48 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with centering passes. The Red Wings should limit Golden Knights' offense with Moritz Seider, Olli Maatta, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Alex Lyon to make plenty of big saves. The Red Wings should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
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Prediction: Red Wings (-110)
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Both teams have great offenses and the upcoming game should reflect that with both forward units stepping up and finding the back of the net throughout the game. The Golden Knights, who average 3.17 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Mark Stone, Ivan Barbashev, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Red Wings, who have scored seven goals in their last two games, should run up the score with Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere and Moritz Seider generate shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
Prediction: Over 5.5
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