Between the Lines: October 15, 2025 NHL Betting Picks & Projections | Red Wings vs Panthers TNT
- Jason Moser
- Oct 15
- 6 min read
Red Wings look to extend their momentum against defending champs in Wednesday's TNT doubleheader.
Tonight's 4-game slate features two nationally televised matchups showcasing the defending Stanley Cup champions and a surging Detroit squad that just swept the Maple Leafs. PuckLuck's model has identified clean edges across multiple markets, with Patrick Kane's pursuit of Mike Modano's record adding narrative juice to the evening.
Today's Action: 4-Game Wednesday Slate
7:00 PM ET:
OTT @ BUF - Senators face winless Sabres in Buffalo
FLA @ DET - Defending champs visit hot Red Wings (TNT)
9:30 PM ET:
CHI @ STL - Blackhawks-Blues Central Division rivalry (TNT)
CGY @ UTA - Flames on B2B visit Utah Mammoth
Key Factors:
Patrick Kane needs 27 points to tie Mike Modano's US-born scoring record (1,374)
Detroit has won back-to-back games, outscoring Toronto 9-5 in home-and-home sweep
Jimmy Snuggerud leads all rookies with 3 points; scored 2 goals Monday vs Vancouver
Calgary on brutal back-to-back after yesterday's loss
Sergei Bobrovsky confirmed in net for Florida (3-0-0, 1.67 GAA, .925 SV%)
Buffalo still seeking first win of season (0-3-0)
Game of the Night: FLORIDA @ DETROIT
The Setup: The defending Stanley Cup champions arrive in Detroit to face a Red Wings team riding high after sweeping Toronto in a home-and-home series. Patrick Kane has 4 points in 3 games and is closing in on Mike Modano's all-time US-born scoring record (needs 27 points). But Florida presents a completely different challenge than the defensively shaky Maple Leafs.
PuckLuck Projection:FLA: 3.08 goals | DET: 3.16 goals
Projected Total: 6.24
The books have Detroit as home underdogs at +130 despite our model giving them a 51% win probability. Florida lost their first road game Monday, 5-2 in Philadelphia, but that was with backup Daniil Tarasov in net. Sergei Bobrovsky returns tonight, and he's been lights-out with a .925 save percentage.
The Storyline: Detroit's momentum is real. They've scored 9 goals in their last two games, getting contributions from throughout the lineup. Kane, Dylan Larkin, and Alex DeBrincat are clicking. But Florida's championship pedigree can't be ignored. Even on the road, the Panthers have systems and experience that younger teams can't match.
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