Pittsburgh Penguins - Detroit Red Wings predictions and free betting tips [11/04/2024]

A regular-season NHL matchup for the 2023-2024 season featuring Eastern Conference rivals will be underway today. Night hockey enthusiasts can look forward to a showdown between Pittsburgh and Detroit.

Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins have engaged in 78 official NHL regular season matches for the 2023-2024 season. With 78 games under their belt and 84 points collected, they hold the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Throughout this season, Pittsburgh has delivered mediocre performances and is at the risk of missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs. Currently, they place 10th on the Eastern Conference League table, falling behind Washington by just one point.

Despite their efforts throughout the season, the Penguins have not often dazzled their fans, reflecting their tournament position. With the regular season nearing its conclusion, the intensified pressure requires the Penguins to gun for victory in every match but control rarely lies in their hands. To secure a playoff spot for the Stanley Cup, the Pittsburgh players must strive for victories while hoping for slips from competing from Detroit and Washington. At present, Pittsburgh lags behind Washington by just one point, thus any success they or losses for their competitors makes Pittsburgh a potential participant in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Speaking of game metrics, Pittsburgh lets in remarkably fewer goals compared to competitors. In their last five matches, Pittsburgh only lost to Toronto

Detroit

Representing Detroit, the Red Wings have participated in 78 official matches during the NHL 2023-2024 regular season. The 84 points amassed from these matches allow them to occupy the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference standings. During this season, Detroit underperforms, causing a significant risk of failure to qualify for the championship's second stage. As of now, Detroit holds the 9th position on the Eastern Conference leaderboard, still striving for Stanley Cup Playoff qualification.

The end of the regular season will be tense for Detroit, as the Red Wings are currently trailing Washington by just one point, leaving room for a tussle for the top 8. They had an excellent opportunity to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs during their last match when the Red Wings lost to Washington and dropped to the 9th spot. Detroit also has to ward off threats from Pittsburgh, which necessitates victories while hoping for a Washington slip. Both legendary teams will be competing for the top 8 positions until the end. Detroit stands out amongst competitors due to their number of goals scored with a total of 258 from 78 games.

Head-to-Head 

Pittsburgh and Detroit have faced off in 68 matches, with Detroit recording 35 victories and Pittsburgh coming out on top in 33 encounters.

Prediction

Detroit will cinch the victory in regular time. Despite playing at an average level this season, Detroit's overall performance outstrips that of Pittsburgh, which hasn't been able to find a firm footing throughout the regular season.