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

The Florida Panthers and Detroit Red Wings are coming off a victory and a defeat, respectively, heading into their meeting at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET. The Red Wings are heavy underdogs despite being the hosts, at +146, and the Panthers are -175.

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Panthers vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• This season, 21 of Florida's 60 games have gone over Saturday's total of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 34 Detroit games with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Panthers score 3.27 goals per game, compared to the Red Wings' average of 3.57, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest's over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams concede a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 less than this one's over/under.

Moneyline Pick

Panthers Moneyline: -175

• The Panthers are 35-13 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -175 or shorter, Florida is 15-7 (winning 68.2% of the time).
• Based on this contest's moneyline, the Panthers have an implied probability of 63.6% to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +146

• Detroit has earned an upset victory 19 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 39 games as the underdog).
• The Red Wings have four wins in games when their odds are +146 or longer on the moneyline (in 13 opportunities).
• Detroit's implied probability to win this game is 40.7% based on the moneyline.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Florida 3

Panthers Leaders

• Sam Reinhart is one of Florida's leading contributors this season with 71 points. He has averaged 0.7 goals per game, shooting 25.3%.
• With 21 goals and 46 assists, Matthew Tkachuk is one of the most important contributors for Florida with his 67 points (1.1 per game).
• Through 60 games, Carter Verhaeghe has proven himself as a scoring option for Florida. He has 62 points (30 goals and 32 assists).
• Sergei Bobrovsky (29-11-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .916 for Florida.

Red Wings Points Leaders

• Dylan Larkin's 26 goals and 28 assists in 54 games give him 54 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Alex DeBrincat has made a big impact for Detroit this season with 53 points, thanks to 23 goals and 30 assists.
• Detroit's Lucas Raymond has 51 points, courtesy of 17 goals (third on team) and 34 assists (first).
• Alex Lyon has an 18-9-2 record this season, with a .912 save percentage (16th in the league). In 29 games, he has 788 saves, and has allowed 76 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Panthers' Schedule

Red Wings' Schedule

Florida vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ABC and ESPN+
• Location: Detroit, Michigan
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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