The Detroit Red Wings (17-12-3) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (13-12-6) at United Center on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings were defeated by the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues.
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Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Saturday's game.
The Blackhawks' offense has put up 22 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 32 goals. They have registered 30 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (16.7%). They are 3-5-2 over those contests.
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final result of Blackhawks 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+158)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings are 4-3-7 in overtime games on their way to a 17-12-3 overall record.
- Detroit is 7-2-1 (15 points) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Red Wings scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has taken seven points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-3-1 record).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in 19 games (14-3-2, 30 points).
- In the 14 games when Detroit has scored a single power-play goal, it went 9-4-1 to register 19 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 7-8-3 (17 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 10-4-0 to record 20 points.
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (13-12-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in games that have required OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 12 points (4-6-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- When Chicago has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned six points (2-4-2 record).
- The Blackhawks have earned 26 points in their 18 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-5-3.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-3-3 (13 points).
- The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-9-3 in those matchups (19 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.06 | Goals Scored | 2.94 | 20th |
| 24th | 3.34 | Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 15th |
| 5th | 29.6 | Shots | 25.5 | 26th |
| 12th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 28th |
| 8th | 23% | Power Play % | 22.22% | 9th |
| 19th | 79.07% | Penalty Kill % | 83.96% | 6th |
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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