Red Wings Betting Trends: Lines, Props Catching Our Eye Through 7 Games

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Which team in Detroit will become a contender first?

For the past five years, the most popular debate in Detroit sports has been the topic of discussion, given the absence of truly engaging subjects to deliberate.

Is it hard to believe that there were individuals who, following April 19, 2019, failed to mention the Detroit Red Wings?

Thanks to Steve Yzerman’s initial draft choices as general manager, the Detroit Wings seem to be making a comeback after enduring their worst season in franchise history just two years ago. These choices include powerful German defenseman Moritz Seider and the talented Swedish prodigy, Lucas Raymond.

On Wednesday, the Wings secured their second consecutive road victory against the Washington Capitals. Notably, they have exhibited an impressive knack for ensuring bettors’ money is returned when placing bets through Michigan sportsbooks. Now, let’s delve into some early Red Wings betting patterns, which encompass game propositions and provide an update on Wings-related future bets.

Detroit Red Wings: NHL Next Game Odds

Red Wings vs. the spread

As of Friday, the Detroit Red Wings have a record of 4-2-1 in the 2021-22 NHL season. Despite being considered underdogs in most of their games, they have been performing exceptionally well against the spread, even including their performance from last season. In their last 11 games, they have an impressive record of 9-2 against the spread, with their only two losses occurring on Thursday and last Saturday. Additionally, in their past 14 road games, they have a record of 11-3 against the puck line number, with one of their losses taking place on Saturday against the Montreal Canadiens.

Last season, the Red Wings put up a significant effort to remain competitive in games, and this year they are scoring at a considerably improved rate. Therefore, it is reasonable to expect that this positive trend will persist.

However, if Detroit begins to receive preferential treatment in closely contested games, the potential value may be diminished. So far this year, the only instance where Detroit has been favored was against the Columbus Blue Jackets, resulting in a 3-point victory for the Wings.

While the Wings have mostly been successful in terms of cashing in on the money line this season, it is advisable to monitor their performance against the spread as well. Currently, they have the potential to be a surprisingly dependable choice for betting in the NHL.

Calder Trophy: Lucas Raymond on the rise

In the preseason, we monitored the Calder Trophy odds and discovered that Raymond was soaring to the highest ranks on the odds list.

After scoring his first preseason goal, the rookie forward’s odds at FanDuel Sportsbook rose to +3400. However, those odds have now drastically dropped. Currently, FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, and PointsBet Sportsbook do not have Calder futures available. On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook (+500) and BetMGM Sportsbook (+450) consider Raymond and Montreal’s Cole Caufield as the top favorites for the award.

Seider is right behind him with odds of +1000 that have remained relatively stable over the past month. Placing a bet on Seider now would definitely provide more value, especially if you were able to secure Raymond at +1000 or better. It would be the perfect hedge for a Red Wings fan. Alternatively, you could also choose to double down on Raymond.

As of late this week, Raymond and Seider were leading in rookie scoring with eight and six points respectively. This is evident in the ticket data from BetMGM, where Raymond holds the highest ticket percentage at 34.3% and Seider follows with 15.7%. In terms of handle, Raymond maintains the first position with 31.8%, while Seider ranks third at 16%.

Total points: Red Wings optimism reflected at Michigan sportsbooks

At DraftKings, the Red Wings’ season point total has shown growth in their first seven games, rising from an average of 77.5 to the current number of 80.5.

It appears that Detroit is emerging from the toughest phase of its rebuilding process, and it is possible to reach 81 points with a record of 35-36-11. Although this is not particularly outstanding, it is definitely an achievable target.

Although Alex Tanguay’s improved power play may not be as strong as anticipated, the Red Wings are currently positioned 22nd in that aspect, leaving ample potential for growth. This statistic alone will significantly contribute to the team’s ability to compete in more games than they initially expected. Furthermore, their 12th ranking in goals-for and 15th in shots indicate a promising sustainability of their offensive prowess demonstrated thus far.

An interesting props set: Shots and saves

Shots on goal is an intriguing NHL game prop to monitor closely. BetMGM and DraftKings have assigned unique totals for individual players, whereas FanDuel gives the opportunity to bet on players surpassing three shots.

On Wednesday night, Dylan Larkin fell short of his shots over-under on DraftKings, which was set at 2.5. Despite scoring one goal on just one shot, Larkin has surpassed this mark in four out of his last five games. On the other hand, Robby Fabbri has consistently exceeded his shots total, which was set at 1.5 for the sixth time this season in seven games. Similarly, Filip Zadina has also surpassed his shots total of 1.5 for the fifth time in seven games.

While many game props in the NHL are uncertain, this particular section appears to hold some promising early-season potential for bettors supporting the Red Wings.

Another important statistic to monitor is the number of saves made by the goalies. While the average range for most goalies is between 25 and 30 saves per game, Alex Nedeljkovic has been exceptional with an average of 33 saves in each of his three starts. Similarly, Thomas Greiss has been solid, averaging just over 29 saves per game in his other three starts this season, excluding the disappointing 5-1 loss in Montreal on Saturday.

Over-under: Goals total an unpredictable seesaw

This season, Detroit has proven to be an exhilarating and uncertain team, resulting in an early advantage for betting on the under in game goals total.

In four out of their seven games this season, the under has been successful for Detroit. This can be attributed to the different types of games they have played. Initially, they had a high-scoring match against the Tampa Bay Lightning, resulting in a 7-6 score. Subsequently, the total went under in three consecutive games. It then went over in two back-to-back games before returning to the under in their game against Washington on Thursday.

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