Detroit Red Wings defeat Chicago Blackhawks 4-1: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · Chicago Blackhawks 1, Detroit Red Wings 4
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena. The Detroit Red Wings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went under the closing total of 5.5, with 5 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings final score and game recap
The Chicago Blackhawks led 1-0 after the first period. It was 1-1 after two periods. The Detroit Red Wings outscored the Chicago Blackhawks 3-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Spencer Knight (Chicago Blackhawks): 25 saves on 28 shots.
- Connor Bedard (Chicago Blackhawks): 1 goal.
- Viktor Arvidsson (Detroit Red Wings): 3 goals, 1 assist.
- Alex DeBrincat (Detroit Red Wings): 2 assists.
Who covered the spread in Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings?
The Detroit Red Wings covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 3 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at Detroit Red Wings -1.5.
Did Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 5.5.
How did AiQ's Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Detroit Red Wings to win at -162, a win (+$61.73 on a $100 bet).
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying -105, with 1 goal scored.
- First-period moneyline: Chicago Blackhawks won the first period, paying +114.
- Detroit Red Wings team total 2.5: the over, paying -215, with 4 scored.
- Chicago Blackhawks team total 3.5: the under, paying -290, with 1 scored.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chicago Blackhawks at +132 and the Detroit Red Wings at -159. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Detroit Red Wings a 59% favorite. The Detroit Red Wings won as the favorite at -159: $62.89 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Detroit Red Wings, the best price before the game was -155 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.0% value).
Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Chicago Blackhawks 4-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 0-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Detroit Red Wings 6-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 2-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 6 times. That made it two straight wins for the Detroit Red Wings.
What's next for Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings?
Next for the Chicago Blackhawks: at the Boston Bruins on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Detroit Red Wings: the St. Louis Blues at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.