Our rankings
Red Wings 60%
Red Wings #27 vs Penguins #29 in our rankings (network centrality).
Red Wings vs Penguins Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 1, 2026
Our pick
27
Red Wings55%
Red Wings55%45%29
Penguins
PenguinsOur pick: Red Wings, 55% to win · projected 3.2–3.3
Common opponents
Red Wings 63%
Red Wings by 1.3 goals here, from 3 comparisons.
Efficiency
Penguins 51%
Projected Red Wings 3.2, Penguins 3.3 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Red Wings and Penguins common opponents · 3
Against the same teams: Red Wings went 1–2, Penguins went 1–3. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Red Wings | Penguins | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Blackhawks |
W 4–1 home, Oct 29 | L 3–5 away, Oct 13 | DET +5.0 |
 Canadiens |
L 0–1 away, Oct 10 | W 6–5 home, Oct 3 L 4–5 away, Oct 31 |
PIT +1.0 |
 Jets |
L 2–3 home, Oct 4 | L 2–3 home, Oct 5 | Even |