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

The Chicago Blackhawks (4-8) carry a four-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings (5-4-3) on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Red Wings 4, Blackhawks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-164)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (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 are 2-3-5 in overtime matchups on their way to a 5-4-3 overall record.
• 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 recorded only one goal, they lost.
• Detroit finished 1-1-0 in the two games this season when it scored exactly 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 record 10 points).
• In the five games when Detroit has scored 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 matchups (four points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have posted a record of 1-0-1 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 4-8.
• Chicago has earned four points (2-2-0) in its four games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blackhawks scored just 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 a pair of goals.
• The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals in four games, earning six points from those contests.
• Chicago has scored a lone 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 have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-7-0 to record 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+
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• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan

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