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The Detroit Red Wings (13-11-2) host the Boston Bruins (15-12) at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings have lost four straight games.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Bruins' offense has scored 25 goals during their last 10 games, while their defense has allowed 27 goals. They have recorded 29 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (31.0%). They are 5-5-0 over those contests.
Red Wings vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Red Wings 4, Bruins 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-186)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings are 13-11-2 overall and 4-2-6 in overtime matchups.
- Detroit is 4-2-1 (nine points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Red Wings registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Detroit has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
- The Red Wings have scored three or more goals 14 times, and are 10-3-1 in those games (to record 21 points).
- In the 12 games when Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 7-4-1 to register 15 points.
- In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 7-8-2 (16 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 6-3-0 (12 points).
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a 6-0-6 record in overtime games this season and a 15-12 overall record.
- In the 12 games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Bruins scored just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Boston has six points (3-3-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Bruins have scored at least three goals in 18 games, earning 24 points from those contests.
- This season, Boston has recorded a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 7-5-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 4-6-0 (eight points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 11-6-0 to register 22 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 2.88 | Goals Scored | 3 | 18th |
| 26th | 3.38 | Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 20th |
| 4th | 30.1 | Shots | 26.6 | 21st |
| 9th | 26.2 | Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 29th |
| 13th | 21.18% | Power Play % | 25.3% | 4th |
| 23rd | 78.87% | Penalty Kill % | 83.02% | 7th |
Red Wings vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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