Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings 12/2/2014 Free NHL Picks & Predictions
by Guy Bruhn - 12/1/2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 7:30 PM ET
Joe Louis Arena in Detroit
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On Tuesday night, the Florida Panthers will be visiting the Detroit Red Wings, who have won six out of their last seven games.
During the 2013-14 season, the Panthers defeated the Red Wings in three out of their five matchups against each other. It was a very close series as four of the five games were decided by just one goal.
Florida goalie Roberto Luongo has faced the Red Wings 30 times in his career, going 11-13-6 against them with a .918 save percentage and a 2.88 GAA. Panthers Center Jussi Jokinen has 11 assists and 14 points in his 16 games against Detroit, while right wing Brad Boyes has accumulated 21 points in 31 games against them.
On Sunday night, the Red Wings won their fourth game in a row when they defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 at home. They had a 39-28 faceoff advantage in that game, and they ended up scoring on two of their four power play opportunities.
The Red Wings are one of the league's top scoring teams so far this season by averaging three goals per game. Goalie Jimmy Howard is currently 11-4-4 on the year with one shutout, a 2.13 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Detroit's top offensive contributor has been winger Henrik Zetterberg, who has been able to score five goals and provide 18 assists in 24 games.
Florida Panthers Betting Trends
Florida Panthers are 9-12-0 Against the Spread
Florida Panthers are 6-10-0 against the Over/Under
Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends
Detroit Red Wings are 14-10-0 Against the Spread
Detroit Red Wings are 13-7-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Florida Panthers
11/30/14 GO Roberto Luongo Arm probable Monday vs. Columbus
11/28/14 LW Jussi Jokinen Flu "?" Monday vs Columbus
11/26/14 LW Scottie Upshall Ankle expected to miss 2 weeks
11/01/14 C Brandon Pirri Concussion out indefinitely
11/01/14 C David Bolland Groin out indefinitely
Detroit Red Wings
11/30/14 LW Justin Abdelkader Shoulder "?" Tuesday vs Florida
11/07/14 GO Jonas Gustavsson Shoulder expected to miss 2 months
Guy's Pick: Take Detroit
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