Detroit has won three of eight, with two of those victories as an underdog. They also had three one-goal losses during that stretch as dogs of +105, +150, and +180. The offense is ninth in the NHL in goals scored (3.31 per game) and third in shooting percentage. The Red Wings are 23-19 when playing their third game in five days. Tampa Bay is favored but a poor defensive team, ranked 22nd in goals surrendered (3.25 per game) and 28th in save percentage (.896). They're on a 23-29 run against divisional opponents, plus 9-15 after a three-game unbeaten streak. Detroit has won the last two meetings versus Tampa Bay, 2-1 and 6-4, as underdogs. Play Detroit.
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