Detroit Red Wings @ Pittsburgh Penguins
Date & Time: Friday, September 26, 2025 • 7:00 PM ET
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
📋 BetDSI Odds (as of Sept. 26)
Moneyline
• Detroit Red Wings +130
• Pittsburgh Penguins -150 Puck Line / Spread
• Detroit +1.5 (-200)
• Pittsburgh -1.5 (+170) Total Goals (O/U 6.0)
• Over 6 (-105)
• Under 6 (-115)
🔍 Matchup Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit comes into this preseason tilt giving young players ice time while testing line combinations. Their offense has shown flashes of speed, and the +130 underdog price reflects both preseason volatility and Pittsburgh’s home edge. The value case: preseason underdogs often cash when roster mixes lean younger, hungrier, and faster.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins are at home and priced as -150 favorites. With veterans in their projected lineup, Pittsburgh will lean on experience. However, preseason hockey isn’t always about star power — coaches rotate lines, goalies split time, and prospects get big minutes. That makes laying -150 a little risky.
📊 Betting Angles
Moneyline Value
• Detroit +130 offers attractive underdog value, especially in a preseason setting where effort levels can fluctuate.
• Pittsburgh -150 requires confidence in the veterans carrying the game. Puck Line
• Detroit +1.5 (-200) is safe but heavily juiced.
• Pittsburgh -1.5 (+170) is a high-reward angle if you expect their vets to dominate. Totals (6 Goals)
• With mixed rosters and split goalie duties, scoring can be unpredictable.
• The Over 6 (-105) has appeal if you expect wide-open hockey.
• The Under 6 (-115) fits if both sides focus on defensive structure.
🧠 Best Bet & Lean
Best Bet: Detroit Red Wings +130 — preseason underdogs carry strong value. Secondary Lean: Over 6 goals (-105) if both clubs roll out younger, aggressive lineups.
