In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 12th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 27-15-4 this season after they defeated Montreal by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Detroit scored two goals in the second period and two in the third in the shutout victory. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 27-24, won 57.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Copp, DeBrincat, Larkin, and Raymond, while Gibson stopped all 27 shots in the shutout win.
Prior to that game, Detroit defeated the Canucks by a score of 5-1 and the Senators by a score of 5-3. The Red Wings have won three games in a row and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 58 points. Detroit has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 24.7% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 14 goals and 34 assists, while Alex DeBrincat has added 23 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 16-9-1 with a 2.75 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 28-14-3 this year after they defeated Seattle by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they scored two goals in the last 10 minutes to get the win. The Hurricanes out shot Seattle by a total of 34-12, won 55.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Carrier, Martinook, and Stankoven, while Bussi stopped 10 out of 12 shots, which was an .833 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Ducks by a score of 5-2 and the Stars by a score of 6-3. The Hurricanes have won four games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 59 points. Carolina has scored 3.36 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 19.3% on the power play and 79.4% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 17 goals and 26 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 12 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 16-2-1 with a 2.28 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this year.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 10 games as home underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last 10 games between the Hurricanes and Red Wings.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Hurricanes have lost the third period in eight of their last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine road games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Red Wings’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Copp has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight night games at Little Caesars Arena.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Logan Stankoven has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games.
- K’Andre Miller has recorded an assist in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 5th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.66%).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.36).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.3).
Red Wings vs Hurricanes Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup leading their respective divisions, so this should be a great game to watch. The Red Wings are 15-8-1 at home this year, while the Hurricanes are 12-6-2 on the road. Carolina has won four games in a row and they have allowed two goals or fewer in three of those games. Detroit has won three in a row and they have scored 14 goals during that span. I think either team can win this game, but with Detroit playing very well on home ice + Gibson being an elite goalie over the last few weeks, I like Detroit and the plus money here.