Panthers vs Red Wings Odds, Picks, and Predictions for Sunday (April 17)
By Robert Duff in NHL Hockey
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- The Florida Panthers are solid -295 road favorites over the Detroit Red Wings in an NHL afternoon game on Sunday, April 17
- Detroit is 0-1-1 straight up against the Panthers this season; Florida is 10-2 SU over last 12 trips to Detroit
- See the Panthers vs Red Wings odds ahead of puck drop on Sunday, April 16
The Florida Panthers are atop the NHL’s Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are bottom feeders in the same group.
That wide gulf between the two teams is also registered in the recent results on the ice between the two clubs and on the odds boards as they ready to face each other again.
Overall, the Panthers have won four straight and six of seven from the Red Wings. At Detroit, Florida has captured 10 of the last 12 meetings.
Perhaps it’s no wonder then that it’s Florida which is a stellar -295 road favorite over Detroit for Sunday’s afternoon clash. However, the Panthers are just 3-7 on the puck line in the last 10 games against the Red Wings.
Panthers vs Red Wings Odds
| Game Time (ET) | Team | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday April 17 | Florida Panthers | -295 | -1.5 (-117) | O 7.0 (+104) |
| 1pm | Detroit Red Wings | +230 | +1.5 (-105) | U 7.0 (-127) |
Odds as of April 16th at Barstool Sportsbook
Puck drop is set for 1pm ET at Little Caesars Arena. Across Michigan online sportsbooks, Florida is the second betting choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +550.
According to Barstool Sportsbook, in the NHL betting trends the Panthers and Red Wings offer two of the NHL’s top five season-long total percentages. Florida is #2 (60.8%) at hitting on the over, while Detroit is #5 (58.1%). The Panthers are #1 in the NHL in goals for per game (4.16). Detroit is second-last overall in the 32-team NHL in goals against per game (3.77). However, four of the last five Panthers-Red Wings games have gone under.
Moritz Seider with an impressive display of puck control, skating, physicality, offensive flair, & hustle.
He *does it all*. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/siNd8mutI0
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) April 15, 2022
Goose eggs have been wild for the Red Wings of late. Thursday, Detroit won 3-0 on the road at the Carolina Hurricanes. Saturday afternoon, the Wings were blanked 4-0 at Madison Square Garden by the New York Rangers.
Detroit defenseman Moritz Seider is the betting favorite in the Calder Trophy odds. He ranks among the NHL’s top rookie defender with six goals (second), 41 assists (first), 47 points (first), 2 PPG (T1st), 20 PPP (first), 2 OTG (first), 4 GWG (first), 169 shots (first) and 23:09 TOI (first).
Panthers vs Red Wings Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Over/Under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2021 | Detroit 2 Florida 1 | DET | DET | Under |
| 3/30/2021 | Florida 4 Detroit 1 | FLA | FLA | Under |
| 4/1/2021 | Florida 3 Detroit 2 (OT) | FLA | DET | Under |
| 10/29/2021 | Detroit 2 Florida 3 (OT) | FLA | DET | Under |
| 3/5/2022 | Florida 6 Detroit 2 | FLA | FLA | Over |
Friday’s 6-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets extended Florida’s winning streak to nine games.
These boys are having FUN pic.twitter.com/zROfZee0PT
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) April 15, 2022
Forward Jonathan Huberdeau, considered a longshot contender in the Hart Trophy odds, collected three points. That pushed his current scoring streak to 13 games. Sam Bennett collected an assist to extend his point streak to five games.
Florida vs Detroit Injury Report
Detroit forward Oscar Sundqvist missed Saturday’s game with an undisclosed ailment. He’s listed as day-to-day. Rookie forward Chase Pearson was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to play in his place. Forwards Robby Fabbri (knee) and Carter Rowney (undisclosed) are out for the season. Forward Givani Smith (undisclosed) is also out.
UPDATE: The #RedWings today recalled center Chase Pearson from the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins under emergency conditions. pic.twitter.com/4pSpShsjqd
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 16, 2022
Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (lower-body injury) is listed as week-to-week. Forward Noel Acciari (upper-body injury) isn’t on the road trip.
Might Red Wings Debut Hellberg?
Late last week the Red Wings signed veteran goalie Magnus Hellberg, 31, who played for Sweden at the Beijing Olympics. Detroit coach Jeff Blashill was non-committal whether he might play Hellberg on Sunday. The Swede’s last NHL game action was in 2017.
One order of red hot wings delivered to @DetroitRedWings for Magnus Hellberg. pic.twitter.com/SYmusReGwV
— goaliecustomizr (@GoalieCustomizr) April 15, 2022
It’s more likely that Alex Nedeljkovic will get the nod. In his last start, Nedeljkovic made 46 saves in blanking the Hurricanes. He’s posted a pair of 40-plus save shutouts this season.
Panthers vs Red Wings Projected Starting Goalies
| Team | Goalie | Record | SV% | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | Sergei Bobrovsky | 36-6-3 | .912 | 2.66 |
| Red Wings | Alex Nedeljkovic | 19-21-9 | .903 | 3.27 |
Sergei Bobrovsky’s 36 wins and 24 home wins are both Panthers franchise records.
Bob makes his mark in franchise history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Bq8TOjWd3e
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) April 16, 2022
Bobrovsky has earned a win in each of his past nine decisions.
Panthers vs Red Wings Pick & Prediction
The Panthers have been sitting in Detroit awaiting the Red Wings to get back from their Saturday game in the Big Apple.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 5 goals per game in its last 10 games. #TimeToHunt
— David R (@David954FLA) April 16, 2022
Florida’s propensity for scoring and Detroit’s for giving up goals is writing blowout all over this game.
Pick: Florida Panthers PL -1.5Â (-117)
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
