Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - Oct. 29

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-8), losers of four straight road games, visit the Detroit Red Wings (5-4-3) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-179)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Red Wings (-1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have gone 2-3-5 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 5-4-3.
• In the three games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-1-1 record (good for three points).
• In the one game this season the Red Wings scored just one goal, they lost.
• Detroit finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
• The Red Wings are 4-1-2 in the seven games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 10 points).
• In the five games when Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-2-0 record (six points).
• In the eight games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 4-4-0 (eight points).
• The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Red Wings went 1-0-2 in those contests (four points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 1-0-1 record in overtime matchups this season and a 4-8 overall record.
• In the four games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
• This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Chicago has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in four games, earning six points from those contests.
• Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and won all of those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-1-0 (two points) this season.
• The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Blackhawks finished 3-7-0 in those contests (six points).

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Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan

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