Golden Knights vs Red Wings Betting Odds and Best Props for March 16
The Vegas Golden Knights (-142) face the Detroit Red Wings (+118) in a Sunday afternoon matchup at 1 PM ET on TNT. Vegas is coming off a 4-3 shootout loss to Buffalo, while Detroit has lost seven of their last eight games.
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Over 6.5 goals (+105) looks promising here. Vegas leads the Western Conference in scoring and ranks top-11 in expected goals. Detroit's defense has been vulnerable, sitting bottom-10 in goals against. Red Wings goalie Cam Talbot (expected starter) has allowed 15 goals in his last four starts, all losses.
For Vegas, backup Ilya Samsonov is likely to start after Adin Hill played Saturday. Samsonov has struggled recently, allowing 3+ goals in four of his last five games. Detroit's offense, led by Lucas Raymond, Alex DeBrincat, and Patrick Kane, has shown flashes of brilliance with 12 combined points in their last two games.
The betting value lies in the player props market. Pavel Dorofeyev over 2.5 shots (-135) stands out. The Golden Knights forward has recorded 3+ shots in four of his last five games and faces a Detroit team that ranks bottom-10 in shots allowed. Only Jack Eichel has registered more shots on goal for Vegas this season.
Key Stats:
- Golden Knights: Western Conference's highest-scoring team
- Red Wings: Bottom-10 in goals against
- Cam Talbot: 27th in save percentage
- Detroit: Lost 7 of last 8 games
- Dorofeyev: 3+ shots in 36 games over last 4 months
Top Picks:
- Game Total: Over 6.5 goals (+105)
- Player Prop: Pavel Dorofeyev Over 2.5 Shots (-135)