Panthers at Red Wings NHL Predictions

The Florida Panthers opened in the elite tier of NHL future market favorites to win the Stanley Cup championship. Florida is on a quest for its third consecutive Stanley Cup championship.

The Panthers have an interesting TNT matchup on Wednesday night in Detroit. The host Red Wings are facing a fan base that is growing increasingly impatient and demanding a playoff berth this season.

Previously, the Red Wings flirted with the postseason in the past two years but failed to clinch a spot. Detroit’s mission this season is to clinch a playoff spot and build on that accomplishment.

Panthers at Red Wings Preview

The Detroit Red Wings will host the Florida Panthers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. TNT will televise the action.

Public Betting Odds Factors

• Following three consecutive appearances in the Stanley Cup Final with wins in the past two years, the Panthers are a premier brand.

• But with that respect comes increased NHL betting prices on the NHL board for Florida.

• Still, the Panthers have the proven tenacity and grit that make for a reliable brand.

• Florida will be an attractive value at Detroit as the quality road team.

• Because of its Original Six status and previous dynasty, the Red Wings have maintained a strong brand cache among the casual sector.

Panthers at Red Wings Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider 

• Since its last appearance in 2016, Detroit has not qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

• That followed a string of consecutive appearances from 1991-2016.

• There is optimism that the Red Wings can finally clear the postseason hurdle in 2026.

• As was previously noted, Florida has dominated the series against Detroit.

• Additionally, this game has consistently trended under the total.

• Florida will offer maximum value as the power road team.

Panthers at Red Wings Prime Best Bet: Florida Panthers and Under the Total

Panthers at Red Wings Betting Tips

Florida Panthers 

• The Florida Panthers are off to a powerful start with a record of 3-0 and 1-2 under the total.

• Florida is coming off a 6-2 home win over the Ottawa Senators.

• Previously, Florida had home wins of 2-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers and 3-2 against the Chicago Blackhawks.

• Florida ranks 8^th for goal scoring, 2^nd for power play efficiency, 7^th for goals against average, and 1^st for penalty killing.

Detroit Red Wings 

• The Detroit Red Wings split their first two games. The Red Wings are 1-0-1 over the total.

• Detroit lost its opener, 5-1 at home against the Montreal Canadiens.

• The Red Wings routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 in their second game, also at home.

• Detroit has NHL metrics of 30^th for goal scoring, 13^th for power play efficiency, 31^st for goals against average, and 28^th for penalty killing.

Panthers at Red Wings Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• Florida has been a strong value for road betting.

• The Panthers have gotten the cash in ten of their most recent 13 games.

• Florida went over the total in 12 of their last 14 road games.

• Meanwhile, Detroit has been a reliable NHL betting odds value at home.

• The Red Wings got the cash in 13 of their most recent 20 games on home ice.

• Detroit went under the total in only five of its most recent 19 home games.

• In the series between Florida and Detroit, the Panthers got the cash in 12 of their most recent 15 meetings with the Red Wings.

• Only four of the last 20 games between the Panthers and Red Wings went over the total.

• Specifically in Detroit, Florida paid out in 15 of their most recent 18 games against the Red Wings.

• The Red Wings and Panthers went over the total in only five of their most recent 20 games in Detroit.