Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks

The teams have split two meetings this season, with Detroit winning the rematch 4-3 in overtime on Jan. 12. The Red Wings are trying to avoid another late-season slump, which doomed them the past two seasons from making the playoffs. They come off a 2-1 overtime victory over Ottawa on Thursday night. Dylan Larkin scored the game-winner, and John Gibson made 26 saves for the Red Wings, who have won six of eight against Eastern Conference teams. Gibson is 23-12-2 with a 2.57 goals-against average and four shutouts. Frederik Andersen is probable for Carolina with a 7-10-5 mark and a 3.26 GAA. Detroit has won 16 of 29 on the road in 2025-26. Take the Red Wings.

Carolina is riding a four-game win streak after defeating Seattle 3-2 on Saturday when William Carrier scored to break a 2-all tie with 6:10 left and Brandon Bussi stopped 10 of 12 shots for the Hurricanes, who have won seven of eight meetings with Detroit. Carolina has won 11 of its past 13 Monday games, and the Red Wings have lost 13 of 20 against the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes have won four straight road games versus teams with .600 home winning percentages. Bussi has been sensational, going 16-2-1 with a 2.28 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage. Carolina has outscored opponents 17-8 in its past four games. It won the only meeting this season 5-2 on Dec. 27. Take the Hurricanes.

Carolina has a +46 goal differential, the third-best in the Eastern Conference. The offense is seventh in the NHL in goals scored (3.28), while the defense is second in penalty killing and sixth in goals allowed (2.64 per game). Carolina is on a 13-3 run, including 4-1 on the road. That includes a 2-1 win at Detroit last month. Detroit has a minus-23 goal differential, the fifth-worst in the Eastern Conference. The offense is 23rd in goals scored and 22nd in shooting percentage, while the defense is 22nd in goals given up (3.16 per game), 21st in save percentage, and last in penalty killing. The Red Wings are on a 4-12 slide. Play Carolina. 

Detroit has suffered a late-season tailspin similar to last year when it again missed the playoffs. The Red Wings have lost six of seven, although they did win a 7-3 win over Buffalo on Wednesday. Carolina has won five in a row while allowing only seven goals in that span, and the Hurricanes have won the past five meetings with Detroit. Carolina has won six of seven home games and will likely start Frederik Andersen, who is 8-5-0 with a 2.16 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage. The Red Wings are expected to go with newly acquired Petr Mrazek, who is 11-19-2 with a 3.44 GAA. Detroit had scored only 11 goals in its previous six games before Wednesday. Take the Hurricanes.