Penguins vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - October 18, 2023

The Detroit Red Wings will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Wednesday's Penguins vs. Red Wings game, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Penguins vs. Red Wings

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Penguins-Red Wings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 54% chance of beating the Red Wings.

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Penguins vs. Red Wings Odds

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

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-210), Penguins -1.5 (+180)
• Moneyline: Red Wings +110, Penguins -125
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-134/+125)

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

The Red Wings are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Penguins, with -210 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Penguins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +180.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +110, which means you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -134, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Penguins vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 @ -210 via PointsBet (67% probability)
• Moneyline: Penguins @ -125 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +125 via PointsBet (51% probability) 🔥

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Penguins vs. Red Wings Prediction

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Penguins vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Red Wings? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Red Wings.

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According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Red Wings.

DimersBOT gives Crosby a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Penguins star is a 35.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Sidney Crosby: 6.9% probability
• Jake Guentzel: 6.8% probability
• Reilly Smith: 5.2% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 5.1% probability
• Bryan Rust: 4.7% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 6.6% probability
• Alex DeBrincat: 6.3% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 4.5% probability
• David Perron: 4.5% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Pittsburgh Penguins

• Jake Guentzel: 36.9% probability
• Sidney Crosby: 35.3% probability
• Reilly Smith: 30.2% probability
• Evgeni Malkin: 29.8% probability
• Bryan Rust: 27.6% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 34.1% probability
• Alex DeBrincat: 33.4% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 28.2% probability
• David Perron: 26.3% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 24.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Penguins vs. Red Wings on Wednesday October 18, 2023.

Penguins vs. Red Wings Preview

Wednesday's action between the Red Wings and Penguins at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Wednesday October 18, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

This extensive game preview includes our Penguins vs. Red Wings prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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