The Florida Panthers (40-16-4) and Detroit Red Wings (33-21-6) battle it out for the third time this season on Saturday, March 2 at 3:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Panthers are slight favorites on the road, as they have a moneyline coming in at -155.

The Panthers have won their last three consecutive games and are 4-1 in their last five heading into this one. Their most recent success was a 4-3 shootout over the Montreal Canadiens. 

They have shown to be tough no matter where they play, especially since they are 20-8-2 on the road. They will need excellent offense from Sam Reinhart, who currently leads with 41 goals and ranks second in the league in scoring.

The Panthers usually put up an average of 3.27 goals per game from 34.1 shots, highlighting their offensive strength. Their power play has been remarkable, scoring 51 goals and allowing 34, resulting in a 25.4 power play percentage.

Defensively, opponents typically score about 2.40 goals and take 27.7 shots per game against the Avalanche, creating a favorable margin compared to their offensive stats. This defensive aspect is crucial for victory, especially given the teams' nearly identical matchup on paper. Their penalty kill percentage is at 82.8, slightly higher than the Red Wings.

The Red Wings just had their six-game win streak come to an end when they faced the New York Islanders. This was a 5-3 outing, where they gave up three goals in the third period to push this game out of reach.

They are currently 18-9-5 at home, which shows they are tough to beat here. However, their ability to have offense from anywhere on the ice makes them dangerous, especially if Dylan Larkin (26 goals) can get going early.

The Red Wings average 3.57 goals per game and take 29.1 shots per match. On power plays, they have scored 50 goals and conceded 34, resulting in a power play percentage of 23.3, which is close to the Panthers'.

Defensively, they have faced roadblocks, allowing 3.18 goals against with 32.0 shots per game. This creates a significant margin of victory when comparing their goal differential to their offense. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage stands at 81.4, almost identical to the Panthers'.

MyBookie has appealing NHL odds that show the Florida Panthers are favored to win while on the road. In two meetings so far, both teams have won one time each. The last time these two met was back in January, with the Red Wings taking over 3-2 on the road. Look for the Panthers to find success with better consistency on both sides of the puck.