The Anaheim Ducks (11-4-1) and Detroit Red Wings (9-7-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Red Wings are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-115o / -105u). The Red Wings are a -145 favorite to win outright, while the Ducks are +120 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Ducks vs. Red Wings predictions and NHL picks.
Ducks vs. Red Wings Odds, Pick
| Ducks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -205 | 6.5 -115o / -105u | +120 |
| Red Wings Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +170 | 6.5 -115o / -105u | -145 |
Ducks vs. Red Wings Spread: Red Wings -1.5 (+170 ), Ducks +1.5 (-205)
Ducks vs. Red Wings Over/Under: 6.5 (-115o / -105u)
Ducks vs. Red Wings Moneyline: Ducks +120, Red Wings -145
Ducks vs. Red Wings Preview
The "Early Rebound Time, Off Bad Loss (V2)" system targets early-season NHL favorites coming off an ugly loss, a spot where public confidence tends to dip too sharply.
In the opening months of the year, teams are still settling into form, and short losing streaks often look worse than they actually are. When a quality team favored in the mid-range moneyline market suffers a multi-goal defeat, the next outing typically turns into a focused rebound effort.
These teams have enough talent to correct quickly, and motivation spikes after a poor performance. By isolating these matchups from October through January — when fatigue is minimal and market perception is volatile — this system consistently finds value backing favorites poised to bounce back strongly from a bad loss.
Ducks vs. Red Wings Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 175-103-1 (63%) with a 12% ROI across all-time results, and it’s off to a 4-2 (67%) start this season with a 21% ROI.
Best Bet: Red Wings Moneyline
