Prop Bets: Detroit Red Wings VS Chicago Blackhawks 2025-12-13
"Blackhawks vs. Red Wings: A Tale of Two Streaks (and One Injured Star)"
The Chicago Blackhawks, fresh off a five-game back-to-back losing streak, host the Detroit Red Wings in a glacial clash of Original Six pride. Let’s cut to the odds: Detroit is the favorite, per the sharpshooting of decimal odds (1.52 at DraftKings implies a 65.8% implied probability of a Red Wings win). Chicago’s +2.60 line? That’s the betting world’s way of saying, “We feel your pain, Blackhawks fans.”
Key Stats to Know:
- The Blackhawks are a staggering 0-5 in back-to-back games this season. Their last win in such scenarios? November 2024. Time to break the curse—or sell popcorn for another overtime heart attack.
- Detroit enters on a three-game winning streak, though their last victory was a 5-3 loss to the Oilers. Zach Hyman’s hat trick in that game? A reminder that “streaks” are just a bunch of hats held together by hope.
- Connor Bedard is OUT with an injury, which is bad news for Chicago. He had two assists in their lone prior win over Detroit this season. Now they’ll have to rely on Spencer Knight’s shaky 2.50 GAA.
The Props That Won’t Let You Sleep:
- Alex DeBrincat (-160) and Tyler Bertuzzi (+140) are the anytime scorer darlings. DeBrincat’s 17 goals on the year make him a safe bet, but Bertuzzi’s “I’ll score if you stare long enough” energy (+140) is a spicy underdog play.
- Over/Under: 6.5 goals (FanDuel has the Over at +204, Under at -278). With Detroit’s high-octane offense and Chicago’s porous D, this feels like a toss-up. Bet on the Under? Good luck.
Why Detroit Should Win:
- John Gibson in net? He’s a brick wall with a 2.45 GAA.
- Dylan Larkin’s 17 goals lead the team. He’s scored in four straight games against Chicago.
Why Chicago Might Shock You:
- Arvid Soderblom’s 45-save heroics in their last meeting vs. Detroit? He’s due for another gem.
- Patrick Kane’s 21 points in 23 games. He’s returning to the United Center, where nostalgia might just outshoot Hyman.
Final Prediction:
This one’s a toss-up in theory but a Detroit -1.5 favorite in practice (FanDuel has that line at +2.30). However, given Chicago’s cursed back-to-back history and Detroit’s recent stumble against Edmonton, brace for a 3-2 OT Blackhawks win—just like the doc predicted. And yes, DeBrincat will cash the Under on his -160 prop. He’s too classy to let you win easy.
“Luck is the residue of design, but tonight, it’s probably just Detroit’s turn.” 🏒
Created: Dec. 13, 2025, 10:19 p.m. GMT