

NHL Prop Bets: Detroit Red Wings vs Vegas Golden Knights (March 4, 2026)
The Vegas Golden Knights (28-19-14) face the Detroit Red Wings (35-20-6) at Little Caesars Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Wednesday's matchup.
- The Golden Knights have a 23-38 Puck Line record this season, while the Red Wings hold a record of 31-30.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -130 and UNDER at +110.
- The Golden Knights have a 31-26-4 O/U record this season (meaning 31 games have gone over the total points line, 26 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Red Wings have a 27-29-5 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Golden Knights are averaging 3.28 goals per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Wings are averaging 2.95 (20th).
- Defensively, the Golden Knights are giving up 3.08 goals per game this season (17th in the league), while the Red Wings are giving up an average of 2.95 goals (12th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Vegas is averaging 28.6 shots per game this season (12th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Detroit is allowing its opposition 27.9 shots per game (16th).
- Flipping that script, the Golden Knights are allowing 24.9 shots per game (3rd in the NHL), while the Red Wings are averaging 28.3 shots (16th).
Power Play
- Vegas holds a power play percentage of 25.4%, ranking 6th in the league this season, while Detroit sits 9th with 23.0% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Golden Knights have a penalty kill rate of 80.7% (ranked 11th), compared to the Red Wings at 78.9% (18th).
P1 Result
Vegas is +195 to win the first period, while Detroit is +165.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas | 16-26-19 | 7-14-8 | 9-12-11 | 2-5-3 |
| Detroit | 15-22-24 | 6-13-11 | 9-9-13 | 1-5-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Wednesday's matchup is +270 to go to overtime.
- The Golden Knights have played in 21 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Red Wings have appeared in 17.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Golden Knights have played in 7 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Red Wings have appeared in 5.
Last Time They Met
Vegas recorded a 1-0 victory over Detroit at T-Mobile Arena when these teams last met on November 4. The Golden Knights have now won three straight at T-Mobile Arena against the Red Wings.







