Detroit Red Wings vs Vegas Golden Knights Picks and Predictions March 16th 2025

Detroit Red Wings vs Vegas Golden Knights March 16th 2025

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Golden Knights and Red Wings. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Golden Knights are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.

Vegas vs. Detroit Key Information

• Teams: Golden Knights at Red Wings
• Where: Little Caesars Arena Detroit
• Date: Sunday, March 16th
• Betting Odds VEG -158 | DET +133 O/U 6.5

The Golden Knights Can Win If…

Vegas improved to 39-19-8 with a 4-3 overtime win against Utah. As -1.5 goal favorites, the Golden Knights failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark.

After falling behind 2-0, the Golden Knights rallied with four different players scoring. Brett Howden netted the game-winner 2:15 into overtime.

After a scoreless first period, the Golden Knights netted their first goal at 4:54 in the second, courtesy of Pavel Dorofeyev, who now has 7 goals this season. Noah Hanifin followed with his 2nd goal of the year at 19:59 in the second period. William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the season in the third period, and Brett Howden secured the win with his 6th goal, 2:15 into overtime.

Hanifin also contributed with two assists, bringing his total to 5 this season. The Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal and recorded 13 giveaways.

Defensively, the Golden Knights gave up the first two goals of the game and another late in the 3rd period, but they held on to win 4-3 in overtime. Adin Hill made 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Across Vegas’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Across these games, their puck line record was just 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 1-2.
• The Golden Knights have gone 6-4 over their last ten regular season games. In these contests, the team went just 6-4 against the spread, while going 5-5 on the over-under.

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The Red Wings Can Win If…

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 31-29-6 this season. Detroit was favored on the puck line going into the game, but they didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell well short of that mark.

After giving up a goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second, both from Dylan Larkin. Detroit’s defense held firm in the third period to secure the win.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season in the second. Both goals came on power plays, with Larkin scoring at 12:11 and 5:22 in the second period.

The Red Wings managed 23 shots on goal but gave away the puck 15 times. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond added their 4th and 10th assists, respectively, on Larkin’s second.

Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, helping the Red Wings secure a 2-1 win over the Sabres. Detroit’s defense finished with 4 takeaways and 11 hits. After giving up the first goal, they didn’t allow another, shutting out Buffalo in the second and third periods.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Red Wings have gone 1-2 straight up. They have held up well vs the puck line in these matchups, going 2-1 as well as an over-under record of 1-1-1.
• Detroit has put together a record of 3-7 in their last ten games (regular season). In these contests, the team went just 4-6 against the spread, while going 5-3-2 on the over-under.

The Lean

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Red Wings to take down the Golden Knights at home. With the moneyline currently at +133, I’m placing my bet on the Red Wings straight-up.

Our projections have the Red Wings pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Red Wings, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to remain below that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the under.

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Knights Look to Rebound Quickly Against Red Wings

Vegas Seeks Redemption After Shootout Loss

After letting victory slip away in a 4-3 shootout loss against Buffalo on Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights face a quick turnaround for a Sunday matinee against the Detroit Red Wings. Vegas surrendered a late goal with only 14 seconds left, ultimately falling in a shootout, marking their third defeat in the last four games.

Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy expressed frustration with late-game decisions, specifically highlighting Tomas Hertl’s missed opportunity to secure the game with an empty-net goal attempt. Vegas now aims to refocus and end their four-game road trip positively.

Key Players for Vegas

Forward Jack Eichel, with a team-leading 80 points, remains vital for the Golden Knights. Pavel Dorofeyev also continues his standout season, tied for the team lead with 27 goals. Vegas will need both players at their best to overcome recent setbacks and regain momentum in the competitive Western Conference.

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Red Wings Aim to Reverse Recent Struggles

Detroit Desperate for a Win

Detroit enters the matchup having lost seven of their last eight games, most recently a 4-2 defeat against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. A particularly poor second period proved costly, with Detroit surrendering three goals.

Despite a late push against Carolina, highlighted by Michael Rasmussen’s third-period goal, the Red Wings couldn’t secure the comeback. Coach Todd McLellan stressed the need to eliminate self-inflicted mistakes, emphasizing the importance of consistency moving forward.

Captain Dylan Larkin called attention to the team’s inconsistency:

“A lot of what they got in the second period, we gave them. In the third, we were rolling and were the better team.”

Key Players for Detroit

Detroit needs greater contributions from forward Lucas Raymond, who has not scored in 10 consecutive games. Increased productivity from Raymond, along with sustained leadership from Dylan Larkin, will be essential if the Red Wings hope to break their eight-season playoff drought.

Head-to-Head Insights

Sunday’s matchup is the first of two quick meetings between the teams, with the second contest slated for next Saturday in Las Vegas. Detroit hopes home ice advantage helps snap their recent skid, while Vegas will be motivated to conclude their road trip positively.

Betting Odds and Predictions

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