The Detroit Red Wings look to extend their impressive five-game winning streak as they host the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night in what promises to be an intriguing Original Six matchup.
The Red Wings have found their offensive rhythm lately, scoring 20 goals during their five-game surge, with the trio of Lucas Raymond, Dylan Larkin, and Alex DeBrincat leading the charge.
Meanwhile, the Blackhawks continue to navigate through a challenging season, posting a Western Conference-worst 14-25-2 record while struggling to generate offense with just 2.54 goals per game.
Detroit's recent offensive explosion marks a significant turnaround from their earlier season struggles, though their defensive concerns persist as they've allowed 3.20 goals per game.
The contrast between the teams' current trajectories adds intrigue to this matchup, with Detroit sitting just two points out of a wild card spot while Chicago looks to build momentum following their recent victory over the Avalanche.
As these historic rivals prepare to face off, the key question remains whether the Red Wings can maintain their hot streak or if the Blackhawks, led by Connor Bedard and Teuvo Teravainen, can play spoiler and snap Detroit's winning run.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks: who will win?
For tonight's Detroit Red Wings vs Chicago Blackhawks matchup, our predictive model gives the Red Wings a 57% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
Detroit Red Wings: 57% win probability
- Outstanding recent momentum (Perfect 5-0 in last 5 games - WWWWW)
- Better offensive efficiency (110 goals scored in 40 games vs Chicago's 105 in 41)
- Superior defensive performance (128 goals against vs Chicago's 138)
Chicago Blackhawks: 43% win probability
- Poor overall record (14-25 record, worst in Central Division)
- Defensive struggles (138 goals against, 3rd worst in Central)
- Inconsistent recent form (WLWLL in last 5 games)
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Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks odds
| Detroit Red Wings | Chicago Blackhawks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -178 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +150 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Detroit Red Wings have won 18 out of 40 matches this season.
- 2The Chicago Blackhawks have won 14 out of 41 matches this season.
- 3With 40 points, the Detroit Red Wings holds the 12th position in the league standings.
- 4Chicago Blackhawks's 30 points place them 16th in the rankings.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks form
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks head to head
Detroit Red Wings
83%
Chicago Blackhawks
17%
Nov 7, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
1 : 4
Detroit Red Wings
Sep 27, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 0
Chicago Blackhawks
Sep 26, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 4
Detroit Red Wings
Feb 25, 2024
Chicago Blackhawks
2 : 3
Detroit Red Wings
Dec 1, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
5 : 1
Chicago Blackhawks
Oct 4, 2023
Chicago Blackhawks
4 : 2
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