In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Friday, April 4th 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 34-33-7 this year after they lost to St. Louis in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Detroit led 1-0 in the third period, but they allowed the tying goal with about 30 seconds left and lost in overtime. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 37-21, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Detroit got their lone goal from Compher, while Talbot stopped 35 out of 37 shots in the game.
Prior to that overtime loss, the Red Wings defeated the Bruins by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Senators by a score of 4-3 before that. Detroit has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Detroit has scored 2.81 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 28.4% on the power play and 69% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 26 goals, 47 assists, and 175 shots on goal, while Alex DeBrincat has added 33 goals, 29 assists, and 217 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 18-17-4 with a 2.92 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 46-24-4 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Carolina scored the first four goals in this game, but they did allow a goal late in the second period to ruin the shutout. The Hurricanes outshot Washington by a total of 31-21, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 3-8 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Blake (2), Jarvis, Stankoven, and Walker, while Andersen stopped 20 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders by a score of 6-4 and the Canadiens by a score of 4-1. Carolina has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 96 points. Carolina has scored 3.26 goals per game and they have allowed 2.66 goals against per game, while also going 18.5% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 28 goals, 42 assists, and 189 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 30 goals, 30 assists, and 181 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 26-13-3 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year.
Why the Red Wings will beat the Hurricanes
- The Red Wings have won each of their last six night games after coming off overtime.
- The Hurricanes have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Red Wings.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last four night games against the Hurricanes when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between the Hurricanes and Red Wings have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last seven Friday games at Little Caesars Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four night games at Little Caesars Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 11 games as underdogs.
- 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
- Patrick Kane has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with the Red Wings as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last five home games.
- Andrew Copp has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with the Red Wings as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Mark Jankowski has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances in road games.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 night games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in night games at Little Caesars Arena.
Red Wings vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this contest looking for their fourth win in a row and they just dominated the Capitals last time out. The Hurricanes are 16-16-3 on the road this year, while the Red Wings are 19-16-3 at home. Detroit has been a huge disappointment over the last five weeks and they just can’t string wins together when they need it most. Carolina is pretty firmly cemented in the second seed of the Metro standings and they have struggled on the road, so I feel like we could see them come out with a below average effort on the front side of a back to back. Take the Wings at home for a rare big win.