The Detroit Red Wings drew 51.1% of moneyline bets on average in 2025-26, #15 of 32, and went 17-19 as the public side.
| 2026-27 | 2025-26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Games tracked | 3 | 81 |
| Moneyline record | 1-2 | 41-40 |
| Average share of moneyline bets | 58.3% | 51.1% |
| Average share of moneyline money | 59.3% | 48.7% |
| Rank by bet share | #11 of 32 | #15 of 32 |
| Games as the public side (60%+ of bets) | 2 | 36 |
| Record as the public side | 0-2 | 17-19 |
Regular season, closing splits. Moneyline records count overtime and shootout losses as losses.
The 2026-27 season is only 3 games old for the Detroit Red Wings, so this section reads 2025-26 until they reach 10. The table above has both seasons.
The Detroit Red Wings sat in the middle of the NHL by bet share in 2025-26: #15 of 32, with 51.1% of moneyline tickets on average and the public side (60%+ of bets) in 36 of 81 games.
Their share of the money (48.7%) tracked their share of the tickets closely, so big and small bettors saw them the same way. As the public side they went 17-19, a record that mostly reflects how often they were favored.
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| Date | Matchup | Result | Detroit Red Wings bet % | Detroit Red Wings money % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-06 | Ottawa Senators @ Detroit Red Wings | W 5-3 | 42.0% | 52.0% |
| 2026-10-04 | Winnipeg Jets @ Detroit Red Wings | L 2-3 | 62.0% | 40.0% |
| 2026-10-02 | New York Rangers @ Detroit Red Wings | L 0-2 | 71.0% | 86.0% |
In 2025-26 the Detroit Red Wings drew 51.1% of moneyline bets and 48.7% of the money on average, across 81 regular-season games. That ranks #15 of 32 by bet share.
In 2025-26 the Detroit Red Wings drew 60% or more of moneyline bets in 36 games and went 17-19 in them. Moneyline results count overtime and shootout losses as losses.
Not on the split alone. Across the league over the last two seasons, betting against heavily backed NHL sides on the moneyline lost about the bookmaker's margin. A team's record as the public side mostly reflects how often it was favored.
Each game counts once it is final, using the closing split: the last bet and money percentages before puck drop, from publicly reported sportsbook handle. Regular season only, so the record lines up with the standings.
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Last updated: October 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM UTC
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