The Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins are set to face off at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, Jan. 3 at 12 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Dylan Larkin and Erik Karlsson as two of the top players you'll want to keep an eye on. Check out everything you need to know about the Red Wings-Penguins game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Red Wings vs. Penguins Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: ABC
- Streaming: FOX One + ESPN Bundle
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wings | -1.5 | 180 | -218 | 6.5 | 100 | -120 | -135 | +114 |
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Red Wings vs. Penguins Prediction
ATS Pick: Penguins (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Red Wings 4 - Penguins 3
Red Wings vs. Penguins Betting Insights
- In 20 of 42 matches this season, Detroit and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Pittsburgh has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 20 of 39 games this season.
- The teams average 6.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under.
- Combined, these teams allow 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game's total.
- The Penguins are 15th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 11th-ranked Red Wings.
- This game features the league's 16th-ranked (Penguins) and 23rd-ranked (Red Wings) teams in terms of defense.
Red Wings Stats
- The Red Wings' 128 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 11th in the league.
- Detroit ranks 23rd in goals against, allowing 132 total goals (3.1 per game) in NHL play.
- Their goal differential (-4) ranks 19th in the league.
- The 33 power-play goals Detroit has put up this season are the third-most in the NHL (on 131 chances).
- The Red Wings rank fourth in the league with a 25.19% power-play conversion rate.
Red Wings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 40 | 11 | 33 | 44 | 43 | 17 | 100% |
| Alex DeBrincat | 42 | 21 | 20 | 41 | 39 | 20 | 30.4% |
| Dylan Larkin | 42 | 21 | 17 | 38 | 36 | 11 | 54.1% |
| Moritz Seider | 42 | 7 | 24 | 31 | 46 | 15 | - |
| Patrick Kane | 27 | 6 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 1 | 0% |
Red Wings Player Props
Penguins Stats
- The Penguins' 125 goals on the season (3.2 per game) rank them 15th in the NHL.
- Pittsburgh has allowed 121 total goals this season (3.1 per game), ranking 16th in the league.
- With a goal differential of +4, they are eighth-best in the league.
- With 32 power-play goals (on 106 chances), Pittsburgh is fourth-best in the NHL.
- The Penguins have the NHL's second-best power-play percentage (30.19).
- Pittsburgh has scored one shorthanded goal (26th in league).
Penguins Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | 39 | 23 | 20 | 43 | 44 | 13 | 56.1% |
| Bryan Rust | 37 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 38 | 5 | 0% |
| Erik Karlsson | 39 | 3 | 27 | 30 | 57 | 19 | - |
| Evgeni Malkin | 26 | 9 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 8 | 46.2% |
| Anthony Mantha | 39 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 41 | 7 | 7.1% |
Penguins Player Props
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