Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/28/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
The PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh will be the next venue of NHL action featuring the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Red Wings on Wednesday evening.
Detroit is 14-11-7 on 35 points and placed fourth in the Atlantic Division with a 6-5-4 record away from home this year.
Since the Red Wings’ schedule versus the Ottawa Senators was postponed, Detroit comes into this match-up after winning their recent home duel versus Tampa Bay Lightning at 7-4 that ended a six-game losing streak.
Center Michael Rasmussen led the offense for the Red Wings with 2 goals and 2 assists while Center Dylan Larkin chipped in 2 goals and one assist.
The Detroit Red Wings’ captain Dylan Larkin has been a workhorse this season after leading the way for his team with a team-leading 12 goals, 19 assists, and 31 overall points through 31 games played.
Detroit needs the same effort and leadership from Larkin to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins as the Red Wings currently sit seven points out of the final wildcard seat in the Eastern Conference this season.
Detroit is 1-6 straight up in its last 7 outings and the Red Wings are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches played versus Pittsburgh.
Detroit is 1-4 straight up in its last 5 road games and 1-5 SU in its last 6 contests when playing on the road against the Penguins.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions 12/28/2022
The Pittsburgh Penguins are going back home to bounce back from their last road loss by hosting the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.
Pittsburgh just returned from a holiday break and is coming fresh at 19-10-5 and placed 4th in the Metropolitan Division with a 10-3-3 home record.
The Penguins lost two games in a row following a 1-5 road loss to NY Islanders and recorded 2-3 in their last five. Pierre-Olivier Joseph hit an unassisted goal to give Pittsburgh its lone goal in the loss.
Centers Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Defenseman Kris Letang need to be efficient and get up strong in leading the Penguins to victory against the Red Wings.
The Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is still in high gear after putting up 100-plus points on the season. Crosby led the way for the Penguins with 19 goals, 24 assists, and 43 points after finishing just 33 contests this year.
Center Evgeni Malkin is the next top setter for Pittsburgh after dishing out 22 assists with 12 power play assists on 101 shots made.
The totals went UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 outings and the Penguins are 8-3 straight up in their last 11 games played.
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 home contests and 5-1 straight up in its last 6 matches when playing at home versus Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Pittsburgh Penguins. The NHL Pick for this contest is Pittsburgh -200. This will be a balanced match-up between these teams due to the physical type of game they played.
However, the Penguins will be playing on their home ice against the Red Wings that just ended a six-game skid this season. The prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins will win 3-1.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins 12/28/2022 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 7:30 PM ET
Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2022
TV: TNT, NHLPP/ESPN+
NHL Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Penguins -200
NHL Totals: 6.0