This is a good matchup for the fast skating Pittsburgh offense of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Phil Kessel. The Penguins are 57-28 against losing teams and face a struggling Detroit squad that is #26 in goals scored, #25 in goals allowed. Detroit is on a 3-8 run at home and 19-43 against the Eastern Conference. In their last eight home games they've allowed 24 goals, including a 4-0 loss to Anaheim in their last home contest. Look for a one-sided win by the defending champs. Play Pittsburgh on the puckline.
This pick was released to clients on December 31, 2023 at 10:17AM ET.
NHL
Pittsburgh at Detroit
December 31, 2017
7:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Pittsburgh -1.5 goals +230 (puckline) (risk 1 to return 3.3)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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