In the National Hockey League, the Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Detroit Red Wings on Friday. The Chicago Blackhawks are closing in on the lead for points in the Western Conference. The Blackhawks come into Thursday’s game with a 42-18-5 record, and 89 points. The Blackhawks are just a point behind Minnesota in the Central Division.
For Detroit, they are having a tough season. The Red Wings have lost three straight games. Detroit is 25-28-11 on the season, for 61 points. That is 5 points behind Buffalo in the Atlantic, and a point behind Carolina and New Jersey for the worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Chicago Blackhawks are -175 over Detroit in this game. Find the updated NHL betting odds here.
Here’s A Closer Look At The Blackhawks Vs Red Wings Odds, Expert Pick & TV Info
When: Friday, March 10, 2017
Where: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
TV: FOX Sports
Stream Option: NHL.TV
Odds: Chicago -175
Why Bet on the Red Wings
The once proud franchise of the Detroit Red Wings are having a poor season. The Red Wings have dropped three straight games, and are likely not heading to the postseason. The Red Wings are one of the worst offensive, and defensive teams in the league. Detroit is scoring 2.4 goals per game, while allowing teams to score 3 per game.
The top scorer for the Red Wings this season has been left wing Henrik Zetterberg. He has scored 14 goals, but leads the team with 39 assists. This will be the second straight season that Detroit did not reach 100 points at the end of the season.
Why Bet on the Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have a great chance to win the Western Conference. The Blackhawks are just a point behind Minnesota, and seem to be playing great hockey. The Blackhawks have been on a roll, including their recent 5-3 win in Nashville. Chicago is scoring 3 goals per game, and allowing just 2.5 per game.
Patrick Kane is putting up another MVP type season for Chicago. Kane has scored 29 goals, and dished out 40 assists. Both lead the Blackhawks. Chicago’s goaltending duo of Scott Darling and Corey Crawford have been fantastic, with Darling posting a 2.13 goals against average on the season.
Expert Pick & Score Prediction
This may not be a very competitive hockey game. The Chicago Blackhawks are much better than the Detroit Red Wings. This game will see the Blackhawks get out to an early lead, and keep that lead. Chicago is extremely good when holding the lead. Do not expect Detroit to get back in the game, and the Blackhawks add a few more goals.
The Chicago Blackhawks have several Hall of Famers on their team. Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews have won three recent Stanley Cups, and are still young. The Chicago Blackhawks are going to dominate this game at home. The bet for this game is the Chicago Blackhawks -175 over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in the National Hockey League.
