Boston Bruins vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/21/26

The Detroit Red Wings are still playing without captain Dylan Larkin when they host the Boston Bruins at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night. Larkin’s absence is a big one, as his solid 200-foot game is sorely missed as the Red Wings push to make the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Offensively, Larkin is 2nd on the team in goals with 28 and 3rd in points with 55. He plays on Detroit’s top power play, and Detroit is scoring just 2.8 goals per game in the 6 games since he’s been sidelined. The Red Wings were shut out the last time these teams met back on January 13 with Larkin playing, and things only get more difficult without him in the lineup.

The good news for Detroit is that Boston’s goals per game average drops from 3.47 at home to 3.09 on the road. That is still a respectable number, but Detroit is playing a lot better defensively lately and should be able to make life difficult on David Pastrnak and company. Detroit has allowed just 3 total goals over its last 2 games, and John Gibson has been one of the most reliable goaltenders in the NHL for the last several months. Both teams have 84 points on the season and are locked in a tight battle for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. There’s a chance this contest has a playoff-like feel to it, and in that case, I’m looking to the under.

Bruins vs Red Wings prediction: Under 5.5 (+110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.