Detroit Red Wings vs Pittsburgh Penguins predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Jan 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 3, 2026, the Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at their home arena. Both teams have shown strong performance in their recent matches, with the Red Wings winning 4 out of their last 5 games and the Penguins securing victory in 3 of their last 5.

The odds slightly favor the Detroit Red Wings as the home team, with bookmakers giving them a 2.05 probability of winning compared to the Penguins’ 3.06 odds. Our model predicts a close match, with a 51.5% chance of a home win, a 19.3% chance of a draw, and a 29.1% chance of an away win. The predicted final score based on the odds is 3:2 in favor of the Red Wings.

Both teams have displayed solid tactical strengths in recent games, making it difficult to predict the outcome with certainty. Fans can expect a competitive and thrilling game between these two talented teams. It will be interesting to see how each team’s recent form translates onto the ice in this highly anticipated matchup.

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Detroit
47.4%		 Draw
21.3%		 Pittsburgh
31.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Detroit Red Wings: 1.34% Pittsburgh Penguins: 0.36%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.05 4.62 3.06
Pinnacle 1.99 4.36 3.07

Latest Results

31.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Winnipeg Jets – 2:1
28.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:2 OT
27.12.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Detroit Red Wings – 5:2
23.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Dallas Stars – 4:3 OT
21.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Washington Capitals – 3:2 OT		 30.12.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:1
28.12.25 Chicago Blackhawks – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:7
23.12.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Pittsburgh Penguins – 6:3
21.12.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3 penalties
20.12.25 Montreal Canadiens – Pittsburgh Penguins – 4:0

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 12).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 2.
  • Detroit is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Pittsburgh has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Pittsburgh may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Detroit has had a series of home games.
  • Detroit could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 64:78. (average 3.2:3.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Detroit won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 31:40. (average 3.1:4).

    Latest Head To Head

    29.09.25 Detroit Red Wings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 1:2
    26.09.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Detroit Red Wings – 3:2
    31.12.24 Detroit Red Wings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 4:2
    13.11.24 Pittsburgh Penguins – Detroit Red Wings – 2:3 OT
    10.10.24 Detroit Red Wings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:6

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 39 27 3 7 2 159:88 67
    2 Dallas Stars 40 21 4 7 8 140:109 57
    3 Minnesota Wild 41 17 7 7 10 129:108 55
    4 Edmonton Oilers 41 15 5 6 15 137:138 46
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 38 13 4 11 10 119:119 45
    6 Anaheim Ducks 40 13 8 3 16 137:141 45
    7 San Jose Sharks 40 11 9 3 17 124:139 43
    8 Los Angeles Kings 38 11 5 9 13 99:102 41
    9 Nashville Predators 39 13 5 4 17 113:129 40
    10 Calgary Flames 40 14 4 4 18 108:117 40
    11 Seattle Kraken 37 11 5 7 14 95:111 39
    12 Utah Mammoth 40 13 5 3 19 119:116 39
    13 St. Louis Blues 41 15 0 8 18 101:143 38
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 39 12 2 7 18 108:127 35
    15 Vancouver Canucks 39 10 6 3 20 112:136 35
    16 Winnipeg Jets 38 13 2 4 19 108:116 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 39 15 9 3 12 130:115 51
    2 Detroit Red Wings 41 17 7 3 14 127:130 51
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 39 18 5 3 13 130:104 49
    4 Montreal Canadiens 39 13 8 6 12 130:131 48
    5 New York Islanders 40 15 7 4 14 114:110 48
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 39 13 7 7 12 119:114 47
    7 Washington Capitals 40 19 2 5 14 130:114 47
    8 Buffalo Sabres 39 15 6 4 14 124:121 46
    9 Florida Panthers 39 18 3 3 15 126:124 45
    10 New Jersey Devils 40 14 7 2 17 109:120 44
    11 Boston Bruins 41 15 6 2 18 130:134 44
    12 Pittsburgh Penguins 38 15 2 9 12 122:123 43
    13 New York Rangers 42 12 7 5 18 109:116 43
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 39 14 4 6 15 128:129 42
    15 Ottawa Senators 38 13 5 5 15 125:124 41
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 39 10 7 6 16 118:131 40

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (20.77%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.38%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.12%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.64%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.25 (8%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.81%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.66%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 17.5 (4.69%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.35%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 26 (3.16%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 33.5 (2.45%)

    12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2%)

    13. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

    17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

    18. Winnipeg Jets: 71 (1.16%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. New York Islanders: 91 (0.9%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.54%)

    23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 163.5 (0.5%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 226 (0.36%)

    26. Calgary Flames: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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