Panthers vs Red Wings Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Mar 6

Fans enter Little Caesars Arena, new home to the Detroit Red Wings,prior to an NHL preseason hockey game against the Boston Bruins, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Detroit.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Red Wings are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Panthers
  • Panthers vs. Red Wings Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Florida Panthers (30-29) visit Little Caesars Arena to take on the Detroit Red Wings (35-20) on Mar. 6 in Detroit, MI. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Red Wings are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).

The Panthers vs. Red Wings Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Panthers vs. Red Wings Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Spread (Puck line)Total (O/U)2-Way Moneyline
Panthers+1.5 -2006 -110+125
Red Wings-1.5 +1656 -110-150

Panthers vs Red Wings Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Red Wings will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Panthers vs Red Wings Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Panthers will cover the spread with 76.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook


  • The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.10 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 away games (+7.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 away games (+3.80 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Florida Panthers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+2.35 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games (+6.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Detroit Red Wings have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+3.65 Units / 13% ROI)

Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Panthers are 20-42 against the spread this NHL season (-21.9 Units / -26.5% ROI).

  • Panthers are 30-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.25 Units /-17.47% ROI
  • Panthers are 36-26 when betting the Over for +7.75 Units / 11.4% ROI
  • Panthers are 26-36 when betting the Under for -13.7 Units /-19.93% ROI

Red Wings Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Red Wings are 31-31 against the spread this NHL season (-2.55 Units /-2.71% ROI).

  • Red Wings are 35-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 9.55% ROI
  • Red Wings are 28-28 when betting the Over for -2.25 Units / -3.28% ROI
  • Red Wings are 28-28 when betting the Under for -2.1 Units / -3.09% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Red Wings vs Panthers

Player Name Over Under
Patrick Kane (DET) 0.5 -135 0.5 +100
Moritz Seider (DET) 0.5 -115 0.5 -115
Dylan Larkin (DET) 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Evan Rodrigues (FLA) 0.5 +150 0.5 -210

Shots on Goal Predictions for Red Wings vs Panthers

Player Name Over Under
Patrick Kane (DET) 2.5 +110 2.5 -155
Moritz Seider (DET) 1.5 -185 1.5 +130
Dylan Larkin (DET) 2.5 -155 2.5 +115
Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) 2.5 -175 2.5 +130
Evan Rodrigues (FLA) 2.5 +140 2.5 -190

Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Red Wings

The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Panthers are 129-93 (.581) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Panthers are 77-64 (.546) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Panthers were 35-11 (.761) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635

Red Wings: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers

The Red Wings are 35-26 (.574) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Red Wings were 14-27 (.341) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432

The Red Wings are 20-11 (.645) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .499

The Red Wings were 6-8 (.429) when tied after the second period last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams

The Panthers have averaged 0.7 high danger chances per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Panthers have 0.7 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Panthers recorded 33.8 shots per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3

The Red Wings scored on 2% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Red Wings scored on 11% of second chance opportunities last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in 5v5 situations last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings have scored on 16% of cycle chances in the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Panthers have a .843 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .887

The Panthers have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Panthers have a .738 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818

The Panthers have allowed 1.4 goals per game in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1

The Red Wings allowed 5.8 rush chances per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Red Wings allowed opponents to score on 19% of second chance opportunities last season — 10th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Red Wings had a .720 slot save percentage while their opponent is shorthanded last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .832

The Red Wings had a .742 slot save percentage against the power play last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .804


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