The Detroit Red Wings (30-25-6) will attempt to halt a three-game losing streak when they play the Utah Hockey Club (27-25-9) at home on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we expect to secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.
During the last 10 games for the Red Wings (5-4-1), their offense has totaled 30 goals while their defense has conceded 32 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored 10 goals (40.0%).
Utah Hockey Club vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Red Wings 4, Utah Hockey Club 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (+109)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Utah Hockey Club Splits and Trends
- The Utah Hockey Club are 8-9-17 in overtime matchups as part of a 27-25-9 overall record.
- In the 26 games Utah has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-7-7 record (good for 31 points).
- In the nine games this season the Utah Hockey Club registered only one goal, they lost every time.
- Utah has taken 13 points from the 15 games this season when it scored two goals (5-7-3 record).
- The Utah Hockey Club have scored more than two goals in 32 games (22-4-6, 50 points).
- In the 23 games when Utah has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 11-8-4 record (26 points).
- In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Utah is 18-10-3 (39 points).
- The Utah Hockey Club have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 8-14-6 to record 22 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings (30-25-6 overall) have posted a record of 8-6-14 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- Detroit has earned 26 points (10-6-6) in its 22 games decided by one goal.
- Across the 13 games this season the Red Wings finished with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- When Detroit has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 12 points (5-4-2 record).
- The Red Wings have earned 51 points in their 35 games with three or more goals scored.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Detroit has posted a record of 13-12-1 (27 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 32 games, going 14-13-5 to register 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Utah Hockey Club Rank | Utah Hockey Club AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.8 | Goals Scored | 2.85 | 19th |
| 14th | 2.93 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| 18th | 28.2 | Shots | 27.2 | 26th |
| 12th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| 14th | 23.12% | Power Play % | 29.61% | 2nd |
| 12th | 80.77% | Penalty Kill % | 70.14% | 32nd |
Utah Hockey Club vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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