The Detroit Red Wings (25-15-4) host the Vancouver Canucks (16-21-5, losers of four in a row) at Little Caesars Arena. The game on Thursday, Jan. 8 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s our prediction for which squad will bring home the win in Thursday’s hockey action.

The Canucks have put up a 4-4-2 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 29 total goals (seven power-play goals on 35 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.0%) while allowing 30 goals to their opponents.

Red Wings vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Red Wings 4, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-173)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Red Wings Splits and Trends

The Red Wings have a 25-15-4 record overall, with a 7-4-11 record in games that have gone to overtime.
In the 16 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-2-2 record (good for 26 points).
In the six games this season the Red Wings registered just one goal, they lost every time.
Detroit has finished 4-4-1 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering nine points).
The Red Wings have scored three or more goals in 27 games (21-3-3, 45 points).
In the 19 games when Detroit has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 12-6-1 record (25 points).
In the 22 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 11-8-3 (25 points).
The Red Wings’ opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Red Wings finished 14-6-1 in those matchups (29 points).
Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks have a 16-21-5 record this season and are 6-5-11 in matchups that have required overtime.
In the 14 games Vancouver has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
This season the Canucks registered only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
Vancouver has seven points (3-8-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Canucks have earned 29 points in their 22 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Vancouver has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 17 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-7-3.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-12-2 (eight points).
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 13-9-3 to record 29 points.

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Red Wings vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

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