Red Wings vs Hurricanes Prediction 2/28/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Red Wings vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 28th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 34-19-6 this season after they defeated Ottawa in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Detroit tied the game at one in the second period and they scored 1:50 into overtime for the win. The Red Wings were out shot by a total of 27-20, won 38.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got both of their goals from Larkin, while Gibson stopped 26 out of 27 shots. 

Prior to that game, Detroit lost to the Mammoth by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Avalanche by a score of 2-0 before that. The Red Wings have won two of their last three games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 74 points. Detroit has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 23.4% on the power play and 79.2% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 19 goals and 43 assists, while Alex DeBrincat has added 30 goals and 27 assists. The projected starting goalie for Detroit is John Gibson, who is 23-12-2 with a 2.57 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 37-15-6 this year after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Carolina blew a 3-0 and a 4-3 lead, but they scored the only goal in the third period to get the win. The Hurricanes out shot TB by a total of 33-28, won 44.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Ehlers, Hall, Jarvis, and Stankoven, while Bussi stopped 24 out of 28 shots, which was an .857 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-0 and the Senators by a score of 4-3. The Hurricanes have won four games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 80 points. Carolina has scored 3.41 goals per game and they have allowed 2.83 goals against per game, while also going 21.9% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 21 goals and 37 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 21 goals and 30 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Brandon Bussi, who is 24-3-1 with a 2.23 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 games at Lenovo Center.
• The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight night games at Lenovo Center.
• The home team has covered the puck line in 14 of the last 15 games between the Red Wings and Hurricanes.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at Lenovo Center.
• The Red Wings have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games when trailing after the second period.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Red Wings have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games at Lenovo Center.
• The road team has covered the puck line in nine of the Red Wings’ last 10 games.
• The Red Wings have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Hurricanes.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Hurricanes’ last 10 night games at Lenovo Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 night 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 as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Andrei Svechnikov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents at Lenovo Center.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Alex DeBrincat has scored at least one goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in each of his last four road appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Red Wings vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they continue to lead the Metro standings. The Hurricanes are 22-8-2 at home this year, while the Red Wings are 16-9-4 on the road. Detroit has won two of their last three games, but they have scored two goals or fewer in four straight. The Red Wings have been a great story this year, but Carolina is rolling and they are elite defensively. Take the Hurricanes -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Hurricanes -1.5