Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Red Wings vs Hurricanes

The Detroit Red Wings square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, February 28.

The betting odds of -132 make plenty of appeal when it comes to Under 6.5 goals. We’re expecting the scoring to be fairly slow when the Red Wings meet the Hurricanes.

Detroit Red Wings got the win in their previous game. A 2-1 (OT) triumph occurred on the road at Canadian Tire Centre when playing Ottawa Senators. Dylan Larkin was on target with both goals. Goalie John Gibson had an awesome game, keeping out 26 shots (.963).

Carolina Hurricanes have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4. It was a home success at Lenovo Center. The goals were shared around between five players including Seth Jarvis.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Red Wings beat the Canes in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Little Caesars Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Canes victories.

Starting Goalies

John Gibson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-12-2	2.6	.905	4
23/24	13-27-1	3.54	.888	0

Brandon Bussi (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	24-3-1	2.2	.904	2

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 12.8% powerplay efficiency. The Red Wings have given up 2.5 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.7%.

Lucas Raymond is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Dylan Larkin racking up 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.07 goal against average with a .915 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canes have 8 wins and 0 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 25.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next best after registering 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.14 GAA with a .909 SV%, including one shutout.

Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

This expert Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The two teams may struggle to power score, so we’ll go under the total goals line in this NHL encounter. Our pick is available at -132 which looks a great price.

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Key Red Wings vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Red Wings games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Red Wings games.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 56.8% likelihood of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Red Wings 1 - 5 Hurricanes

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Hurricanes to win by a 5-1 scoreline. At odds of +1800, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Red Wings

Hurricanes

1-0

Red Wings

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Red Wings

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Red Wings

+1700

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Red Wings

+4500

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Red Wings

+2400

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Red Wings

+1000

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Red Wings

+6000

Hurricanes

+3000

4-1

Red Wings

+2400

Hurricanes

+1200

4-2

Red Wings

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Red Wings

+1200

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Red Wings

+11000

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Red Wings

+4000

Hurricanes

+1800

5-2

Red Wings

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Red Wings

+2900

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

6-0

Red Wings

+2200

Hurricanes

+7000

6-1

Red Wings

+10000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Red Wings

+5000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-3

Red Wings

+4000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+11000

7-1

Red Wings

+5500

Hurricanes

+6600

7-2

Red Wings

+12500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-3

Red Wings

+8000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Red Wings

+8000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-2

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-3

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-4

Red Wings

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Red Wings

+12000

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.

The sportsbooks have Carolina Hurricanes at -189 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 65% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Detroit Red Wings are the underdogs at +155 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +108.

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Moneyline

Red Wings

+155

Hurricanes

-189

3-Way Moneyline

Red Wings

+255

Tie

+330

Hurricanes

-118

Puck Line

Red Wings +1.5

-161

Hurricanes -1.5

+132

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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