Panthers Chasing Third Win in Row
There have been some big NHL news stories over the last few weeks, especially now that the playoff races are heating up. The Detroit Red Wings host the Florida Panthers, and these two Atlantic Division rivals are playing in a game that matters.
Florida comes into this game with 77 points and are now all the way up to fourth place in the Atlantic Division. The Panthers have won four of their last five games, and they are playing some of their best hockey of the NHL season.
Detroit has had an up-and-down season and enters this game with just 69 points. The Red Wings have lost three of their last four games and they are struggling down the stretch.
The NHL lines in this game have the Florida Panthers as the moneyline betting favorites over the Detroit Red Wings.
Panthers Put Pressure on Opponents
Florida just had a four-goal period in its most recent game, and it led to a nice comeback win that was much needed. After that game, Matthew Tkachuk said, “But that third period is how we want to play.”
Tkachuk is leading the way with 92 points and the Panthers are scoring over 3.4 goals per game this season. Florida wants to play extremely fast, and they are going to keep the pressure on the Red Wings.
Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has produced mixed results this season, but he has been playing well of late. Florida is allowing over three goals per game, and that is something that needs to be fixed.
Let’s go florida panters…. great game tonight…. pic.twitter.com/xbGczC5Yvz
— Fransis (@Siskokm) May 21, 2021
Detroit has to Defend
The Detroit Red Wings lines this season are impacted by their inability to slow down opponents on most nights. Detroit is allowing 3.25 goals per game and is going to have to figure something out in this one.
Dylan Larkin is having a big season on offense for the Red Wings, leadsing the team with 25 goals and 40 assists. The Red Wings are not a bad offensive team, but they aren’t going to be good enough to win this game with their offense.
Special teams play has been an issue for the Red Wings as well, and that’s a big reason that they are likely going to miss the postseason. Detroit is killing off just 78 percent of penalties, and its power play rate is under 21 percent.
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Panthers vs Red Wings Head-to-Head
Looking at the scores and odds from the first two matchups this season is one way to get some help in this one. Florida has won each of the first two games against the Red Wings, and they are looking for a clean sweep of the season series.
Panthers vs Red Wings Game Information
- Game: Panthers (35-27-7) at Red Wings (30-29-9)
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Day/Time: Monday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Panthers vs Red Wings Live stream: NHL.TV
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Panthers vs Red Wings Prediction
There are a number of things to consider when making NHL picks, and momentum is a part of that. There is a chance that momentum will play a big role in this game, and Florida is playing much better than Detroit.
Florida is going to have a big offensive night in this game and its lack of defense isn’t going to impact the team much against the Red Wings. The Panthers shouldn’t have any trouble taking complete control of this game, and they will simply run away from the Red Wings.
The Florida are listed at -180 in our Vegas NHL lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Panthers , you have a chance to win $56 . The Detroit are +160, offering a chance to win $160 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Florida a 64.29% chance to win, with Red Wings at 38.46%
Head to BetUS Sportsbook and take the Florida Panthers to win this game (-190), but also to cover the puck line at -1.5 (+140).
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