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The Chicago Blackhawks (3-8-0) and Detroit Red Wings (5-4-3) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Red Wings are favored at -156 on the moneyline, with the Blackhawks +130 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-122o / +100u).
Let's get into our Blackhawks vs. Red Wings predictionsand NHL picks .
Our Chicago vs. Detroit best betis for Emmitt Finnie to hit the over on his shot prop, with the best oddscurrently available at FanDuel. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Blackhawks vs. Red Wings puck line:Red Wings -1.5 (+154), Blackhawks +1.5 (-192)
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings over/under:6.5 (-122o / +100u)
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings moneyline:Blackhawks +130, Red Wings -156
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings best bet: Emmitt Finnie Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
I think I may have a new favorite player in hockey.
For as bad as the Red Wings have been, forward Emmitt Finnie has been one of the game's most exciting players. The combination of speed and his wicked shot makes for "must-see" territory.
The problem is, he's on the Red Wings, so who wants to actually watch that?
Finnie hasn't done much to get involved in high danger chances, as he's only recorded one all season long, but he's tied for second on the team in goals scored alongside Viktor Arvidsson.
He started his season fairly slow with just a point in the first five games, but in his last seven, he's ripped off seven points, including a goal in four of them.
But one thing you can do is expect him to fire the puck. Facing the Blackhawks one of hockey's worst teams on the defensive end, Finnie is a prime candidate to record two or more shots. He currently attempts 3.6 shots per game, and he's been fairly accurate, with only seven of them missing the net, and 12 of them getting blocked. Everything else has been on net.
With Dylan Larkin now sitting out until he's traded, that allows Finnie to assume the first-line center role, opening up the floodgates for this shot prop to hit.
Best Bet: Emmitt Finnie Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
