Red Wings vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - March 31

The Pittsburgh Penguins (37-21-16) will aim to halt a three-game home losing streak when they play the Detroit Red Wings (39-26-8) on March 31 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we pick to come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.

The Penguins have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 games, totaling 39 goals while conceding 39 in that period. On 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (19.4%).

Red Wings vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Penguins 4, Red Wings 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Penguins (-104)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings (39-26-8 overall) have an 11-8-19 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• Detroit is 16-4-5 (37 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• In the 10 games this season the Red Wings scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Detroit has taken 16 points from the 16 games this season when it scored two goals (7-7-2 record).
• The Red Wings have scored more than two goals 43 times, and are 32-5-6 in those games (to register 70 points).
• In the 31 games when Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 19-10-2 to record 40 points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Detroit is 18-15-4 (40 points).
• The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Red Wings went 21-9-3 in those matchups (45 points).

Penguins Splits and Trends

• The Penguins have a record of 37-21-16 this season and are 7-16-23 in overtime contests.
• In the 22 games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
• Across the eight games this season the Penguins ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
• Pittsburgh has four points (0-7-4) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Penguins have earned 83 points in their 51 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Pittsburgh has scored a lone power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 13-7-7 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 18-14-9 (45 points).
• The Penguins' opponents have had more shots in 28 games. The Penguins finished 14-7-7 in those matchups (35 points).

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Red Wings vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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