Blackhawks vs Red Wings Prediction, NHL Odds & Picks (March 8)
The 2022-23 NHL season continues on Wednesday, March 8 with a lineup that includes a showdown between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. While Chicago doesn’t have much to play for, Detroit desperately needs a win to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Needless to say, tonight’s Blackhawks vs Red Wings tilt is at least a must-win situation for one team.
The Blackhawks are coming off a surprising 5-0 blowout win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. The victory snapped their losing skid at four games as Seth Jones scored twice while Alex Stalock stopped all 35 shots he faced for his second shutout of the campaign.
Meanwhile, the Red Wings’ losing streak was extended to six games with a 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers over the weekend. Both scoring and goaltending have been a concern for Detroit lately, meaning a complete turnaround effort is needed tonight.
Tonight’s Blackhawks vs Red Wings showdown also brings some interesting betting options to the table. Here’s a look at FanDuel Sportsbook’s latest odds for the game, as well as a prediction and the best bet to make, courtesy of Betting News.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup Information and Betting Odds
Matchup Information
- Matchup: Chicago Blackhawks (22-36-5, 9-18-2 Away) vs. Detroit Red Wings (28-26-9, 15-12-4 Home)
- Venue & Location: Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, Michigan)
- Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time
- Blackhawks vs Red Wings TV Info: TNT
Blackhawks vs Red Wings Odds
Game odds are via FanDuel as of Wednesday, March 8 at 8:33 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.
Spread
- Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-125)
- Detroit Red Wings -1.5 (+104)
Over/Under
- Over 5.5 Goals (-130)
- Under 5.5 Goals (+106)
Moneyline
- Chicago Blackhawks +202
- Detroit Red Wings -250
Blackhawks vs Red Wings Betting Trends
- Chicago is 6-13 straight up in its last 19 road games.
- Detroit is 0-7 straight up in its last seven games played in March.
- The total has hit the over in four of Chicago’s last six games against the Atlantic Division.
- The total has hit the under in six of Detroit’s last nine games.
- The total has hit the over in five of the last seven Chicago-Detroit matchups.
Red Wings Must Win to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
The Red Wings only have 19 games left on their schedule, meaning their losing skid couldn’t have come at a worse time. They’re currently five points back of the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, so they can’t exactly afford to continue their losing ways.
If the Red Wings are to beat the Blackhawks, they need a better effort across the ice. When it comes to offense, Detroit only has nine goals over the last six games. It doesn’t help that the power-play unit has also been terrible, converting on just 2-of-24 (8.3%) opportunities over that stretch.
In their own end, the Red Wings have surrendered 27 goals during their skid (4.5 goals-per-game average). Goaltender Ville Husso has made four starts during his team’s losing streak, tallying a 3.72 goals-against average and .872 save percentage along the way.
The lack of consistent goaltending has allowed the Red Wings’ last six opponents to score six times on 24 power-play opportunities. Having said that, there is good news for Detroit. Chicago owns the fourth-worst PP unit this season (16.9%), so a turnaround is certainly possible.
