Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/31/2023]

The Detroit Red Wings will face the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, commencing at 5:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Sunday's Bruins vs. Red Wings matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Bruins vs. Red Wings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Bruins and Red Wings 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 56% chance of defeating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Bruins vs. Red Wings Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bruins	Red Wings
Puck Line	-1.5 (+184)	+1.5 (-218)
Moneyline	-130	+115
Total	o6 (-115)	u6 (-105)

• The Red Wings are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Bruins, with -218 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Bruins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +184.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +115, which means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100 for a total payout of $230 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Bruins vs. Red Wings Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Bruins -1.5	+184
Moneyline	Bruins	-130
Total	Under 6	-105

Even though the Red Wings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Bruins vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Red Wings?

According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Red Wings.

Our projections give Pastrnak a 10.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Bruins star is a 47.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	10.5%
Pavel Zacha	5.2%
Jake DeBrusk	4.9%
Brad Marchand	4.7%
Morgan Geekie	4.3%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	6.5%
Alex DeBrincat	5.2%
Patrick Kane	4.9%
Lucas Raymond	3.6%
David Perron	3.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	47.2%
Jake DeBrusk	26.4%
Pavel Zacha	26.1%
Brad Marchand	25.2%
Charlie Coyle	23.7%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	33.1%
Alex DeBrincat	28.7%
Patrick Kane	25.0%
Lucas Raymond	21.9%
David Perron	20.1%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Bruins vs. Red Wings on Sunday December 31, 2023.

Bruins vs. Red Wings Game Information

Sunday's game between the Red Wings and Bruins at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Boston Bruins vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Sunday December 31, 2023
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

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