At the onset of the season, the Florida Panthers were among the elite tier of NHL betting odds future market favorites to win the Stanley Cup championship. Florida is on a quest for its third consecutive Stanley Cup championship. The Panthers have an interesting TNT matchup on Wednesday night in Detroit. The host Red Wings are facing a fan base that is growing increasingly impatient and demanding a playoff berth this season. Previously, the Red Wings flirted with the postseason in the past two years but failed to clinch a spot.
Florida Panthers at Detroit Red Wings NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Panthers | -1½ ( +172 ) | 5½ ( -118 ) | -153 |  |
| Red Wings | +1½ ( -197 ) | 5½ ( +102 ) | +135 | |
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Panthers at Red Wings SBG Betting Odds Analysis
Following three consecutive appearances in the Stanley Cup Final with wins in the past two years, the Panthers are a premier offshore betting brand. But with that respect comes increased prices on the NHL board for Florida. Still, the Panthers have the proven tenacity and grit that make for a reliable brand. Florida be an attractive value at Detroit as the quality road team.
Since its last appearance in 2016, Detroit has not qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs. That followed a string of consecutive appearances from 1991 to 2016. Cause by its Original Six status and previous dynasty, the Red Wings have maintained a strong brand cache among the casual sector. Also, there is optimism that the Red Wings can finally clear the postseason hurdle in 2026.
Florida Panthers SBG Team Overview
The Florida Panthers are off to a powerful start with a record of 3-0 and 1-2 under the total. Florida is coming off a 6-2 home win over the Ottawa Senators. Previously, Florida had home wins of 2-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers and 3-2 against the Chicago Blackhawks. Florida ranks 8th for goal scoring, 2nd for power play efficiency, 7th for goals against average, and 1st for penalty killing.
Detroit Red SBG Team Overview
The Detroit Red Wings split their first two games. The Red Wings are 1-0-1 over the total. Detroit lost its opener, 5-1, at home against the Montreal Canadiens. The Red Wings routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 in their second game, also at home. Detroit has NHL metrics of 30th for goal scoring, 13th for power play efficiency, 31st for goals against average, and 28th for penalty killing.
Panthers at Red Wings Betting Trends
Florida has been a strong value for road betting. To show, the Panthers have gotten the cash in ten of their most recent 13 games. Florida went over the total in 12 of their last 14 road games.
Meanwhile, Detroit has been a reliable value at home. The Red Wings got the cash in 13 of their most recent 20 games on home ice. Detroit went under the total in only five of its most recent 19 home games.
In the series between Florida and Detroit, the Panthers got the cash in 12 of their most recent 15 meetings with the Red Wings. Only four of the last 20 games between the Panthers and Red Wings went over the total.
Specifically in Detroit, Florida paid out in 15 of their most recent 18 games against the Red Wings. The Red Wings and Panthers went over the total in only five of their most recent 20 games in Detroit.
Panthers at Red Wings SBG Free Pick
As was previously noted, Florida has dominated the NHL odds against Detroit. Additionally, this game has consistently trended higher than the total. Additionally, Florida will offer maximum value as the power road team.
SBG Best Bet: Florida Panthers and Under the Total.