How to Pick the Golden Knights vs. Red Wings Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Vegas Golden Knights (33-23-7) host the Detroit Red Wings (33-24-6) on Saturday, March 9, with both teams coming off a loss in their last game. The Red Wings are underdogs on the road, at +170, and the Golden Knights are -206.

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Golden Knights vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, Vegas and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday's total of 6.5 goals 30 times.
• So far this season, 35 games Detroit has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.1 less than the combined scoring averages for the Golden Knights (3.14) and Red Wings (3.43).
• This game's total is 0.3 more than the 6.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -206

• The Golden Knights are 20-19 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Vegas is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -206 or shorter.
• The Golden Knights have a 67.3% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this game.

Red Wings Moneyline: +170

• In 41 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Detroit has secured the upset 19 times.
• The Red Wings have three wins in games when their odds are +170 or longer on the moneyline (in seven opportunities).
• Detroit's implied probability to win is 37.0% based on the moneyline odds.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 4, Detroit 3

Golden Knights Leaders

• With 32 goals and 21 assists this season, Jonathan Marchessault is one of Vegas' leading contributors (53 points).
• Mark Stone has 53 points (16 goals, 37 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
• With 44 points through 44 games (19 goals and 25 assists), Jack Eichel has been an important part of Vegas' offensive attack this season.
• Across 35 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 17-12-5. During those games, he's allowed 97 goals while recording 903 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Alex DeBrincat's 23 goals and 31 assists in 63 contests give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Detroit's Dylan Larkin has racked up 54 total points (0.9 per game), with 26 goals and 28 assists.
• Lucas Raymond has 17 goals and 34 assists, for a season point total of 51.
• Alex Lyon has a record of 18-12-2 in 32 games this season, conceding 89 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 876 saves and a .908 save percentage, 25th in the league.

Golden Knights' Schedule

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Vegas vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+, BSDET, and SCRIPPS
• Location: Paradise, Nevada
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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