Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings 3-20-23 NHL Prediction, Odds and Best Pick

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings 3/20/23 – The Florida Panthers will travel to Little Caesars Arena to face off against the Detroit Red Wings. Florida currently holds a record of 35-27-7 while Detroit has an overall record of 30-29-9. These two teams have met twice this season, with Florida winning both encounters. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in a better position to win this game and are predicted to do so by the NHL betting forum.

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings

Date & Time: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET 

Location: Little Caesars Arena

TV: NHL

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Odds

Panthers

Moneyline: -176

Puckline: -1.5 (+135)

Total: 6.5 over (-125)

Red Wings

Moneyline: +159

Puckline: +1.5 (-155)

Total: 6.5 under (+113)

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Analysis

Florida Panthers was a favorite in their previous game against New Jersey Devils and came out on top 4-2 with Sam Reinhart scoring twice, Aleksander Barkov scoring once and assisting on another, Carter Verhaeghe and Brandon Montour each having two assists, and Sergei Bobrovsky in goal stopping 33 out of 35 shots faced. Florida has been on fire recently, scoring four or more goals in seven of their last 10 games. They rank fifth in goals per game and first in shots per contest, but defense and goaltending have been below average for the Panthers. Florida ranks 23rd in goals against per game and 23rd in shots against per game, as they sit fourth in the Atlantic division just one point away from a Wild Card spot. To secure that spot, Florida’s defense and goaltending must step up during the final stretch of the season.

Detroit Red Wings was an underdog in their last game, falling 5-1 against the Colorado Avalanche. Pius Suter scored the lone goal while Ville Husso allowed five goals on 21 shots faced. Recently, Detroit has struggled on offense; scoring two or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games and ranking 23rd for goals per game and 29th in shots per game. On defense, Detroit ranks 18th against goals per game and 11th against shots against per game; as such, it appears unlikely they will make the playoffs this year.

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Against the Spread

Under is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Panthers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Panthers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Panthers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic. Over is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Over is 4-0 in Red Wings last 4 Monday games. Over is 3-0-1 in Red Wings last 4 home games.

The Red Wings are 0-5 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Red Wings are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. The Red Wings are 2-9 in their last 11 overall.

Florida Panthers vs Detroit Red Wings Free Pick

Detroit has been struggling lately, losing eight of their last 10 games. On offense, the Red Wings have struggled recently as well. Florida has had more success against Detroit recently; ranking fifth in goals per game and first in shots per game, the Panthers appear to have Detroit’s number lately. Based on NHL betting trends, Florida will win this matchup easily.

Free Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5 (+135)