The Detroit Red Wings look to extend their remarkable seven-game winning streak as they host the Tampa Bay Lightning in a crucial Atlantic Division matchup at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon.
The Red Wings have been particularly impressive during their recent run, holding seven consecutive opponents to two goals or less before their recent 5-4 shootout victory over Seattle.
Tampa Bay enters the contest with momentum of their own, coming off an emphatic 5-1 victory over Ottawa where they demonstrated their offensive prowess with goals from five different players.
The matchup features two teams separated by just one point in the tight Atlantic Division standings, with both clubs fighting for playoff positioning as the regular season enters its crucial phase.
Recent history between these teams adds another layer of intrigue, as Detroit has dominated the series with a 7-3 record in their last ten meetings, including a 2-0 shutout victory in their most recent encounter on January 25.
With Detroit's league-third-ranked power play unit facing Tampa Bay's formidable offense, which averages 3.49 goals per game, fans can expect an intense battle between two teams playing some of their best hockey of the season.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: who will win?
For tonight's Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup, our predictive model gives the Red Wings a 53.33% chance of defeating the Lightning.
Detroit Red Wings: 53.33% win probability
- Outstanding recent form (Perfect 5-0 in last 5 games - WWWWW)
- Strong offensive efficiency (157 goals scored in 54 games)
- Excellent home momentum (28 wins in 54 games played)
Tampa Bay Lightning: 46.67% win probability
- Inconsistent recent form (3-2 in last 5 games - WWLWL)
- Defensive vulnerabilities (147 goals against in 53 games)
- Lower points total (62 points vs Red Wings' recent surge to 61 points in fewer games)
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Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning odds
| Detroit Red Wings | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +125 (via bet365 US) | -140 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Detroit Red Wings have won 28 out of 54 matches this season.
- 2The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 29 out of 53 matches this season.
- 3With 61 points, the Detroit Red Wings holds the 8th position in the league standings.
- 4Tampa Bay Lightning's 62 points place them 6th in the rankings.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning form
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning head to head
Detroit Red Wings
67%
Tampa Bay Lightning
33%
Jan 26, 2025
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 0
Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 1
Detroit Red Wings
Apr 1, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
2 : 4
Detroit Red Wings
Jan 22, 2024
Detroit Red Wings
2 : 1
Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct 14, 2023
Detroit Red Wings
6 : 4
Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 13, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 0
Detroit Red Wings
