Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/10/25 – An NHL regular-season matchup pits the Chicago Blackhawks (14-25-2) against the Detroit Red Wings (18-18-4) this Friday in the Little Caesars Arena. As the two teams look to grab a win at the dawning of the new year, the Blackhawks appear to be in a rut and cannot seem to string the right results together, whilst the Red Wings have positioned themselves strongly with a few wins in a row. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and will be available for viewers to watch on the NHL Network and their sites, nhl.com and nhl.com/nhl-tv, respectively.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/10/25

When: Friday, January 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET

Where: Little Caesars Arena

TV: NHL

Stream: NHL.TV

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings 1/10/25 Betting Odds:

Team	PUCKLINE	TOTAL	ML
Blackhawks	+1 (-130)	Over 7.5 (+250)	+148
Red Wings	-1 (+130)	Under 7.5 (-400)	-185

Connor Bedard’s eight-game point streak (4G, 7A) leads the NHL and he is now tied with Patrick Kane for second-most assists by a Blackhawks teenager.
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The Blackhawks have a +148 moneyline and a -130 odds of +1 puckline, making them the underdogs of this game. Their odds suggest that they will have to work hard to find a way to win this match. In contrast, the Red Wings are enjoying the opposite favour, gaining -185 with +130 odds on a -1 puckline. The over/under for the game is pegged at 7.5 with the under being heavily endorsed at -400, which suggests that the game is not expected to be high scoring.

Goaltender Petr Mrazek vs. Goaltender Cam Talbot

Petr Mrazek, a Blackhawks player, has had a rough season. His 24-game performance led to a goals-against average of 3.13 and a save percentage of .897. The Red Wings’ offense has been testing Mrazek, and if he can perform well against the team, they stand a chance to upend the Red Wings.

Cam Talbot’s performance for Detroit seems to be better. With a .903 save percentage and a goals against average of 3.03 in 21 games, he seems to be holding the fort slightly better. His high level of experience could assist him in repelling Bedard and Bertuzzi, who are among the top scorers of Chicago, especially when trying to take any opportunities against them.

The goaltending performances of Mrazek and Talbot will, to a huge extent, determine the outcome of the game. Mrazek will need to raise his game a couple of levels as he takes on the brunt of Detroit’s forwards like Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, who have been instrumental in the attack. Talbot’s impact on the game will be to steady Chicago’s attack, which once more, this season, is highly unproductive. The goaltender duel is sure to be an important part of the game on Friday.

Analyzing the Blackhawks’ Recent Form

Over the last two matches, the Blackhawks achieved victory against the Colorado team, having outperformed them with a score of 3, however, they did lose to the Rangers with a score of 6-2. These examples emphasize their inconsistent attacking and poor defending problems. Although Connor Bedard and Tyler Bertuzzi have exhibited some moments of skill, the entire team needs to step up to improve the competition.

Red Wings’ Offensive Surge

Detroit has recently secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Ottawa as well as a 4-2 triumph against Winnipeg, marking their second consecutive wins. Both Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin have been performing exceptionally well on the offense as they’ve been aiding the team throughout vital matches. Considering their previous performance, they do stand a great chance against the Blackhawks owing to the latter’s weaker defense.

Trends

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends

Chicago are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
Chicago are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Detroit.
Chicago are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Chicago are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago’s last 17 games played in January.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 6 games.
Detroit are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
Detroit are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 10 games against an opponent in the Central Division.
Detroit are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played in January.

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings Betting Prediction

Based on current trends, the Detroit Red Wings seem to be a better team. Seeing as how the Chicago Blackhawks are struggling with their road games and their defensive performance, they are less threatening, especially against a Detroit team that is finding its synergy. The high odds on the Red Wings moneyline are also understandable when combined with a bet on the total under cutoff, considering the other team’s issues with offence and the threshold set up.

For prop bets, it makes sense to keep an eye on goals and assists for Lucas Raymond or Dylan Larkin with their recent form in mind. Some might be encouraged to go with the total set at 7.5, but with the shape of both goaltenders and the scoring issues the Blackhawks have, the best option seems to be to place a bet under.

Score Prediction: Wings 4, Blackhawks 2.

Hilbert Mayer

Sports Writer

Hilbert Mayer is a professional sports writer, betting analyst, and content strategist with over 15 years of experience in the sports industry. Before focusing on sports betting analysis and handicapping, Hilbert worked as a sports writer for various news outlets, covering everything from game recaps to in-depth matchup features. Today, he specializes in MLB, NFL, March Madness, and UFC betting, combining his journalistic background with deep statistical expertise and real-world betting insights. His proven track record, sharp reads, and ability to break down complex matchups make him a trusted voice among both casual bettors and seasoned sharps.

Published on: January 10, 2025
Last updated: March 25, 2025

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