Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings 3/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Chicago Blackhawks will go against the Detroit Red Wings in NHL action in Little Caesars Arena, MI, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 7:30 PM ET.
The Chicago Blackhawks (22-36-5) ended their most recent three-game homestand with a 1-2-0 record after a 5-0 shutout win against the Ottawa Senators at United Center on Monday, snapping a four-game losing streak (0-4-0).
Seth Jones, who has 10 goals and 31 points this season, scored twice to extend his winning streak to three games.
Anders Bjork, who joined Chicago last Thursday after being acquired from the Buffalo Sabres in a trade, added three points by picking up three assists. In their last 10 games, the ‘Hawks won six of them (6-4-0).
Alex Stalock, the goalie, saved 35 shots for his 2nd shutout of the season and 11th in his NHL career. Stalock is 7-7-1 on the season with a 2.60 GAA and a.921 save percentage.
Petr Mrazek, a former Red Wing who is currently 8-18-2 on the season with a 3.74 GAA and a.891 save percentage, has a 7-2-1 record against his old team with a 3.07 GAA and a.883 save percentage. He has a perfect 2-0-0 prior record against Detroit with a 0.73 GAA and a.972 save percentage.
- The Chicago Blackhawks are 1-4 SU in their previous 5 meetings.
- The Blackhawks are 12-4 SU in their last 16 matches against Detroit.
- Chicago is 6-13 SU in their last 19 matches on the road.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings Predictions 3/8/2023
After losing 3-1 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center, the Detroit Red Wings (28-26-9) found themselves in a 0-5-1 predicament, dropping a season-high sixth straight game for the second time this current season.
The hosts scored a shorthanded goal and an even-strength snipe in the middle session, adding an empty-netter in the final stanza. David Perron (16 goals, 39 points this season) scored first.
The Wings lost just once in their previous eight games, despite being outscored 27-9 during their losing streak (7-1-0).
Goalkeeper Ville Husso has a record of 23-16-6 with a 2.93 GAA and a.904 save percentage this season after stopping 34 shots on Sunday.
While Magnus Hellberg (3-6-1 on the year with a 3.11 GAA and.895 save percentage) never faced the Blackhawks, he has a 1-0-0 career record against Chicago with a 1.00 GAA and a.938 save percentage.
The Red Wings, on the other hand, are scoring the 11th fewest goals per game (2.95) while surrendering the 13th most goals on defense (3.25). They rank 19th in penalty kill (77.7%) and 21st in power play (20.0%).
- The total went UNDER in 6 of the Red Wings’ previous 9 contests.
- The Detroit Red Wings are 0-6 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 7 matches against Chicago.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings. The NHL pick for this game is the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Red Wings declined after temporarily holding the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference after a run of seven wins in a row.
With one more game remaining in the regular season, six consecutive losses dropped Detroit to six points outside the playoff picture. Detroit is still a serious danger on its home ice this season (3-1-1 on its past 5 domestic assignments).
The Red Wings defeated the Blackhawks with a goal gap of at least two goals in just five of their last 14 games overall, while the Red Wings lost to the Blackhawks by more than one goal in just three of their previous 16 meetings.
The Chicago Blackhawks will win to a predicted score of 5-2.
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Chicago Blackhawks vs Detroit Red Wings 3/8/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 7:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Little Caesars Arena, MI
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
TV: Bally Sports Detroit
NHL Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +189
NHL Totals: 6