Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks Picks and Prediction for Saturday, December 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Detroit Red Wings (17-12-3) will visit the Chicago Blackhawks (13-12-6) tonight in a Central Division matchup, with Detroit coming in as the clear road favorite. The Blackhawks won the first meeting 5-1 in Detroit when these teams met early last month.
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Red Wings look to stay hot on the road
Detroit had its three-game winning streak snapped on Thursday in a 4-1 loss to Edmonton. The Red Wings will now have teh rest advantage and come into Chicago as substantial favorites. Detroit has been one of the more reliable road teams in the league, especially when facing losing home opponents. The Red Wings are 9–1 in their last 10 road games against teams with losing home records, and they’ve also gone 5–2 in their last seven Saturday games.
Offensively, Detroit is averaging 3.06 goals per game, while firing nearly 30 shots per contest. The Red Wings also own a positive +2.16 shot differential per game, which gives them a consistent territorial edge. While Detroit’s defense has been shaky at times, allowing 3.34 goals per game. They have used two goalies equally between John Gibson (8-7-1, 3.32 GAA, .884 save percentage) and Cam Talbot (9-5-2, 3.02 GAA, .885 save percentage).
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Blackhawks continue to struggle
Chicago will be playing for the second night in a row after losing to St. Louis 3-2 on Friday night. The Blackhawks have a strong challenge is this one, as they just 18–61 in their last 79 games against teams with a winning record, and they’re 13–43 in their last 56 games when playing on zero days of rest.
On the season, Chicago averages 3.0 goals per game (20th) and 27th, averaging 25.4 shots per game. Defensively, the Blackhawks are also allowing 3.0 goals per game (16th) and 29th allowing 30.6 shots per game, but their -5.20 shot differential per game is one of the worst in the league. The team's save percentage is a respectable .903, led by Spencer Knight (10-6-5, 2.50 GAA, .916 save percentage).
Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks Predictions
Red Wings vs Blackhawks Moneyline Pick
- Detroit Red Wings -165 (3 units)
Detroit owns the clear edge in shot differential, road performance, and matchup trends. Chicago’s struggles against winning teams and on short rest make this a difficult spot for the home side. With this being the second night in a row that Chicago has played, I also expect Arvid Soderblom (3-5-1, 3.92 GAA, .877 save percentage) to get the start, and he has been far less effective than Knight. I like Detroit to get the win.
Red Wings vs Blackhawks Total Pick
- Over 6.5 (4 units)
Both teams lean toward higher-scoring games. Detroit allows over 3.3 goals per game, while Chicago’s defensive structure regularly gives up high shot volume. With Detroit capable of scoring in bunches and Chicago strong enough to contribute with a subpar defense, this matchup sets up well for goals.
Take the over.
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