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Penguins vs. Red Wings Prediction: Detroit Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [12/31/2024]
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings matchup.

The Detroit Red Wings will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Red Wings as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Pittsburgh-Detroit game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Red Wings with a win probability of 53%, compared to 47% for the Penguins."
For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Penguins vs. Red Wings predictions page.
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's matchup between the Red Wings and Penguins at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Penguins vs. Red Wings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Penguins and Red Wings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Red Wings a 53% chance of beating the Penguins.
According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 56% chance of going over.
Penguins vs. Red Wings Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Penguins | Red Wings |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | +1.5 (-250) | -1.5 (+210) |
Moneyline | +105 | -125 |
Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penguins vs. Red Wings Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Penguins vs. Red Wings matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Penguins vs. Red Wings Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Red Wings?
According to our model, Detroit's Lucas Raymond is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Red Wings.
Our projections give Raymond a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings star is a 35.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Bryan Rust | 7.1% |
Sidney Crosby | 6.6% |
Rickard Rakell | 5.9% |
Detroit Red Wings
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Lucas Raymond | 7.1% |
Dylan Larkin | 6.6% |
Alex DeBrincat | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Pittsburgh Penguins
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Bryan Rust | 37.0% |
Sidney Crosby | 33.8% |
Michael Bunting | 30.1% |
Detroit Red Wings
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Lucas Raymond | 35.1% |
Dylan Larkin | 32.9% |
Alex DeBrincat | 27.2% |
Conclusion
We predict the Red Wings, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Penguins on Tuesday.
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