| MATCHUP | Detroit Red Wings | Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 22-14-3 | 23-11-3 |
| Where | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC | |
| When | Saturday, December 27, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Capitals and Stars, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Red Wings have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.11 goals per game and are scoring 24.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 20 goals, Lucas Raymond has 30 assists and Dylan Larkin has 116 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 80.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 54 goals on 477 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 61 goals on 558 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Panthers and Lightning, and they play the Rangers next. The Hurricanes have lost 3 straight games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring 16.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 19 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 23 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 99 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.89 goals per game and are killing 81.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 49 goals on 373 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 28 goals on 322 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven night games following a home loss.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last four night games at Lenovo Center.
- The home team has covered the puck line in 12 of the last 13 games between the Red Wings and Hurricanes.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Lenovo Center.
- The Red Wings have lost the first period in six of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Hurricanes have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Red Wings have won three of their last four games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last four games at Lenovo Center when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games against the Red Wings following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last six night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against opponents on a winning streak.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against the Red Wings.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven Saturday night appearances at Lenovo Center.
- Jordan Staal ranks T9th amongst qualified players for shooting percentage (22.2%) this season.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in six of the Red Wings’ last seven road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Moritz Seider has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded 10 career blocks against the Hurricanes – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes are the only team to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd in the league for shots per game this season (32.3).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (6).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).
Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes are going to get the benefit of the donut more times than not at home, and maybe the break will be good for them. The Canes are coming off some rough losses where they blew huge leads. This could be a spot where the Hurricanes take out some frustration. Regardless, the value is with the Red Wings and the plus money, as they’ve won 8 of their last 10 games and have been on a scoring tear. The Red Wings keep winning games and oddsmakers keep disrespecting them with lines like this. I’ll take a stab with the road dog.