Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Hurricanes

The Detroit Red Wings go up against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 27.

The -141 looks too good to miss for our prediction. The Red Wings and the Hurricanes should be able to deliver on Over 5.5 to secure a return on investment.

Detroit Red Wings beat Dallas Stars in their previous game, making it three straight victories. It was a 4-3 (OT) home win at Little Caesars Arena. Dylan Larkin registered two goals, with Emmitt Finnie and James van Riemsdyk also finding the net.

Carolina Hurricanes were defeated last time out, making it three losses on the spin. Lenovo Center saw them beaten 5-2 at home to Florida Panthers. Andrei Svechnikov and Eric Robinson scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 5-3 triumph when facing the Canes at Little Caesars Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Canes wins.

Starting Goalies

John Gibson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	27-19-3	2.6	.904	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-6-1	2.5	.895	2

8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 25.9% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have been giving up 2.3 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

Alex DeBrincat is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Lucas Raymond racking up 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie John Gibson have a 1.86 goal against average with a .933 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Canes have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers is next in line after registering 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.10 GAA with a .920 SV%.

Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Step into Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

An NHL encounter involving the total going Over could well be on the cards and you can get an appealing -141 that this happens. We’re expecting the net to be found several times.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Red Wings vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Red Wings games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -200

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -200 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings 5 - 2 Hurricanes

An exciting bet could be a 5-2 victory in favor of the Red Wings at odds of +2200. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Red Wings

Hurricanes

1-0

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Red Wings

+1600

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Red Wings

+4000

Hurricanes

+2800

3-1

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+1700

3-2

Red Wings

+950

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Red Wings

+1900

Hurricanes

+1400

4-3

Red Wings

+1150

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Red Wings

+10000

Hurricanes

+5500

5-1

Red Wings

+3500

Hurricanes

+2000

5-2

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+1400

5-3

Red Wings

+2800

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

6-0

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+8000

6-1

Red Wings

+9000

Hurricanes

+4500

6-2

Red Wings

+4500

Hurricanes

+2400

6-3

Red Wings

+3500

Hurricanes

+2500

6-4

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Red Wings

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Red Wings

+5000

Hurricanes

+12000

7-1

Red Wings

+14000

Hurricanes

+7000

7-2

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-3

Red Wings

+7500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Red Wings

+8000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Red Wings

+11000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-2

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-3

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-4

Red Wings

+14000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-5

Red Wings

+14000

Hurricanes

+12500

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Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 63% chance of securing victory, Carolina Hurricanes are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -167. The market suggests that Detroit Red Wings are least likely to win at +138.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +110.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Red Wings

+138

Hurricanes

-167

3-Way Moneyline

Red Wings

+225

Tie

+330

Hurricanes

-104

Puck Line

Red Wings +1.5

-175

Hurricanes -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Detroit Red Wings Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.50 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 12.5
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.3
• Hits: 20.8
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 34.1
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 6.2

Injuries & Suspensions

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