Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/10/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Friday, January 10, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+106) Red Wings (-128)

The Detroit Red Wings (18-18-4) host the Chicago Blackhawks (14-25-2) at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +106 while the Red Wings are opening at -128. The betting total is set at 6.5.

The Chicago Blackhawks went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-1 victory against the Avalanche in their previous game. Chicago earned 4 mins in the box for this contest. The Blackhawks had a middle of the road showing in the victory. They also had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 20 shots they tried.

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Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 104 goals (30th in the league) over the course of the season and have surrendered 138. For the current campaign, they have scored 30 points and their points percentage sits at .366. Chicago skates onto the rink with 104 power play chances and they have notched 24 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 23.08%. While playing at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed the opponent to score 119 goals while earning 80 of their own. Chicago has attempted 1,043 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.0%. The Blackhawks have seen 1,243 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .889. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have tallied 118 power play opportunities (15th in pro hockey) and have a total of 19 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has played in 414 games during his NHL career. He has amassed an overall mark of 176-169-39 and he has gotten the start in 383 games. Opponents have been able to score 1,088 goals versus Mrazek in his career and his goals against rate is 2.99. Mrazek has had 11,650 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 10,562 total saves. His save percentage is at .907 during his 21,862 mins guarding the cage. In his professional hockey career, Mrazek has tallied 197 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .514.

The last time they were on the ice, Detroit faced the Jets in a game where the Red Wings got the win by a tally of 4-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this one and earned 2 out of those chances. The Red Wings converted 4 goals of the 29 shots on goal they attempted.

The Red Wings have earned 77 goals at even strength and 32 goals (5th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Detroit has taken 1,018 shots (31st in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.71%, while allowing the opposition 1,179 shots. On the year, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 109 goals, 40 points, as well as a points percentage of .500. They have allowed 128 goals to be scored by of a combination of 95 goals at even strength and 33 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 117 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 27.35%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 69.44% on their oppositions 108 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Alex Lyon in net. His opposition is averaging 3.53 goals/game and he has given up 268 goals in total. Lyon's quality start rate is 52.3% and he has made 46 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has made the start in 88 games and has played 4,559 mins. Lyon has compiled a career record of 45-34-10 and has played in 99 games. He has accounted for 2,503 saves out of 2,771 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .903.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+106)

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