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Anaheim (11-4-1) at Detroit (9-7-0)
- When: Nov 13 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI, USA
- TV: FDSDET
Anaheim vs Detroit NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Detroit -133
Spread: Detroit -1.5 (+190)
Total: 6.5
Detroit Red Wings Betting Breakdown
Detroit returns home desperate to halt a three game slide, and coach Todd McLellan is shaking up his forward combinations to find a spark. Alex DeBrincat has been bumped to the top line with Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin, while rookie Emmitt Finnie drops to the second unit alongside Patrick Kane and J.T. Compher.
McLellan insists the changes are not punitive but a push to restart the offense after scoring just two goals across the losing streak. Detroit was blanked 1 to 0 by Vegas, then outplayed by the Rangers and Blackhawks in consecutive 4 to 1 and 5 to 1 losses. With several days of rest, the Red Wings ran an unusually intense practice meant to reset their physicality and pace.
DeBrincat, who led the team with 39 goals last season, has only four this year and just one point in November. Detroit needs its top line to control possession and lean on turnover driven chances to break out of this drought.
From a betting perspective, Detroit is the Moneyline favorite for a reason. They are the more complete team at home and overdue for offensive regression in a positive direction.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Breakdown
Anaheim arrives after watching its seven game winning streak crumble in a 4 to 1 loss at Colorado. The Ducks were trapped early and never fully recovered, relying heavily on their goaltender to keep the score respectable.
Even in defeat, Leo Carlsson extended his point streak to 11 games and remains one of the hottest young players in the league. Anaheim entered Tuesday having scored four or more goals in six straight games, fueled by Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier and Troy Terry, each already at or near the 20 point mark.
The Ducks still have defensive lapses and penalty issues, which cost them momentum against Colorado. Against a Detroit team trying to reestablish structure and pace, any return of those mistakes could swing the game the wrong way.
With Detroit favored and Anaheim possibly cooling off after its streak snapped, the analytics lean toward a tight matchup that hinges on 5 on 5 play and puck management.
NHL Betting Edge & Prediction
The Red Wings should benefit from their line adjustments and the home ice push. Anaheim’s scoring streak makes them dangerous, but their defensive issues remain exploitable.
Score Prediction: Red Wings 4, Ducks 3
Pick: Detroit (-133)
Total: Over 6.5 (-110)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
