Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Odds, AI Picks & Analysis for (April 11)
The NHL playoff race heats up as the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins clash on April 11th. Both teams are in the thick of the Eastern Conference wild card chase, separated by just one point in the standings with only four games remaining in the regular season.
Red Wings (10th in East) face Penguins (9th) in a key late-season battle. Both teams need wins for playoffs.
- Red Wings: Struggling lately (4-6 in last 10), shaky on the road.
- Penguins: Heating up (6-4 in last 10), dominant at home (4 straight wins) according to NHL team stats
Stats favor a close game, but Penguins’ home advantage gives them the edge.
Game Information
| Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Location of the Game: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh |
| Date and Time: Thursday, April 11th 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Red Wings vs Penguins Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins Head-to-Head
Over the previous five Red Wings vs Penguins matchups, the Red Wings have put together a record of 3-2. In the last three games as the favorite against the Red Wings, the Penguins have put together a 2-1 vs. the spread. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Red Wings and Penguins is 4-1 with an average of 8 goals per game. The last three times that the Red Wings have been on the road vs. the Penguins, the over/under record is 3-1-1.
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Red Wings | 38-32-8-84Pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line DET +1.5 |
ML DET +122 |
Total OVER 6 |
| Penguins | 36-30-12-84Pts | 3 | ||||
- AI Picks: Detroit Red Wings 4 – Pittsburgh Penguins 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Red Wings +1.5 | ML Red Wings +122 | OVER 6
Detroit Red Wings Game Analysis
Red Wings are a mixed bag:
- Solid Scoring: They average 3.3 goals per game (11th in NHL) but struggle with shot generation (25th in shots on goal).
- Stingy Defense: Detroit boasts the 6th best defense in terms of goals allowed per game. Opponents average 32.4 shots against them, and they’ve recorded 4 shutouts (18th in NHL).
- Injuries: Key players Andrew Copp (face) and Michael Rasmussen (upper body) are out according to NHL injuries
Pittsburgh Penguins Game Analysis
Penguins on the Attack:
- High-Octane Offense: Despite averaging 3 goals per game (19th in NHL), Pittsburgh leads the league in shot generation (7th in shots on goal).
- Solid Defense: The Penguins boast a respectable 15th place ranking in goals allowed per game. Opponents average 30.2 shots on goal against them, and they’ve recorded a league-leading 7 shutouts.
- Injury Watch: Key players Matt Nieto (lower body), Ryan Graves (upper body), Noel Acciari (undisclosed), and Jansen Harkins (hand) are out. Lars Eller (illness) is questionable.
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