Michigan sports betting officially goes live TODAY. This means residents of Michigan will be able to bet on the Detroit Red Wings, as they take on the Chicago Blackhawks this evening. The Red Wings – Blackhawks NHL betting preview will find the best NHL betting odds, give you some betting trends and show the best NHL picks and NHL predictions available.
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NHL Betting Preview: Michigan Sports Betting | Jan. 22
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Game Info
Detroit Red Wings (2-2-0, 0-0-0 Away) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0-3-1, 0-0-0 Home)
Date: Friday, Jan. 22, 2021
Time: 8 p.m. EST
Venue: United Center — Chicago, Ill.
Detroit has split each two-game meeting with its opponent this season to stay at .500 in the standings. Strangely enough, they dropped the first game each time, so they will look to reverse that trend tonight against Chicago. The Red Wings are averaging 2.3 goals per game and are scoring on 14.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Newcomer Bobby Ryan leads Detroit with four goals, finding the net in all three of his appearances this season. Filip Zadina has two assists, while Dylan Larkin has totaled 15 shots on goal. Defensively Detroit is allowing 2.5 goals per game and is killing 81.8 percent of their opponents’ power plays. and Jonathan Bernier has allowed four goals on 55 shots faced, while Thomas Greiss has given up five goals on 71 shots.
It has been a rough start to the season for Chicago, who currently has an NHL-worst minus-11 goal differential in only four games. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.3 goals per game and are scoring on 41.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Chicago with two goals, though he was held scoreless in 20 minutes last game. Instead, it was Dominik Kubalik who had a great offensive game, finishing with two goals and one assist. Duncan Keith leads Chicago with four assists on the season, while Patrick Kane tops the Blackhawks with 15 shots on goal. Defensively the Blackhawks are allowing five goals per game and are killing 66.7 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Malcolm Subban has given up five goals on 33 shots faced, while Collin Delia has given up 10 goals on 69 shots.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks NHL Picks + NHL Odds Shopping
Using Awesemo’s OddsShopper tool, we can easily compare the NHL odds for Red Wings – Blackhawks betting across the major sportsbooks. The odds expressed are from 11 p.m. EST on Jan. 21, so make sure to check out the OddsShopper tool yourself to get the most up-to-date odds for Michigan Sports Betting.
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NHL Odds: Moneyline
Red Wings: (+125) — FanDuel
Blackhawks: (-130) — SugarHouse, DraftKings
NHL Odds: Puck Line
Red Wings: +1.5 (-200) — William Hill
Blackhawks: -1 (+125) — SugarHouse
NHL Odds: Point Total
Over: 6 (-110) — BetMGM, PointsBet
Under: 6.5 (-130) — FanDuel
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks | Michigan Sports Betting Trends
- Detroit is 0-7 straight up in its last seven road games.
- Detroit is 1-4 straight up in its last five road games against Chicago.
- Chicago is 4-1 straight up in its last five games against Detroit.
- Chicago is 4-1 straight up in its last five home games.
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