The Detroit Red Wings look to stay hot after winning 6 of their last 7 games. The Carolina Hurricanes look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings recently beat the Kings, Maple Leafs and Panthers. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.55 goals per game and are scoring on 21.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 18 goals, Alex DeBrincat has 23 assists and Daniel Sprong has 105 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 80.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 59 goals on 549 shots faced, while James Reimer has allowed 40 goals on 373 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last six games.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last eight games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Red Wings’ last 14 games.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes recently beat the Ducks and Penguins, but they’re coming off a loss to the Kings. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.42 goals per game and are scoring on 27.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 15 goals, Michael Bunting has 18 assists and Seth Jarvis has 102 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 83.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Pyotr Kochetkov has given up 54 goals on 539 shots faced, while Antti Raanta has allowed 55 goals on 419 shots. The Canes will take on the Wild, Bruins, and Devils after this game.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have lost six of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six night games at PNC Arena.
Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes are the better team on paper, and they’re a tough out on their home ice, where they’re 12-4-4 on the season. With that said, the Detroit Red Wings have played way too good over the last couple of weeks to turn down nearly two times your money. With wins in 6 of their last 7 games, including road wins over the Panthers and Maple Leafs, the Red Wings should have your attention at the moment. I’m not turning down this potential payout with the Red Wings. I’m just not.