The Penguins will play the Red Wings on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 12:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have a 93.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Detroit Red Wings heading into this matchup with a 92.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 9-6-4 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Penguins now rank 8th for away team losses.
- Home Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings start this game with a 14-7-1 record as a home team. That puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 9th (126) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Detroit Red Wings, currently rank 7th (130) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 11th (126) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Detroit Red Wings, they've given up 134 goals this season, ranking them 6th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 1-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Detroit Red Wings owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 18-12-9 record and the Detroit Red Wings hold a 24-14-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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The Penguins have a 0.462 win percentage...while the Red Wings boast a 0.571 win percentage...both teams eyeing victory...it's a crucial matchup...for their playoff hopes.
Pittsburgh sits at 18-12-9...Detroit stands at 24-14-4...how will they fare?...look at player prop bets...make your predictions...will goals be aplenty...or a defensive showdown?
The Penguins have tallied 45 points...while the Red Wings have 52...who will emerge victorious?...cheer on your team...as they battle it out...on the ice Saturday night.
So don't miss out...on this thrilling matchup...between two fierce rivals...tune in and witness...the magic of hockey...unfold before your eyes.
Best Penguins at Red Wings Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Penguins | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Red Wings are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Penguins are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Red Wings are -1.5 +170 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Penguins are +1.5 -210 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Penguins
Red Wings
1/03/26 12:08pm EST | +115-140 |
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $115 at +115 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 46.51%.
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $71.43 at -140 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 58.33%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings Prop Bets
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Penguins
Red Wings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/03/26 12:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
PIT at DET 1/03/26 12:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -145Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at DET 1/03/26 12:08pm EST | 3 o +1003 u -140Bet |
Alex Debrincat
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DET 1/03/26 12:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dylan Larkin
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DET 1/03/26 12:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at DET 1/03/26 12:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Detroit Red Wings | 53 | 32 | 16 | 5 | 0.604 | 69 | 30 | 167 | 159 | +8.0 | 18-8-1 | 14-8-4 | 2-2 | 8-1-1 | W1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 51 | 26 | 14 | 11 | 0.510 | 63 | 25 | 169 | 152 | +17.0 | 11-7-7 | 15-7-4 | 1-7 | 6-2-2 | W4 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Detroit Red Wings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Wings | +4500 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Detroit Red Wings Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 12:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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