The Detroit Red Wings (35-35-10) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (50-21-9) Tuesday. Puck drop from PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Red Wings were eliminated from the Eastern Conference Wild Card chase last week. It’s been a slow burn down the stretch, going 0-2-1 in the past 3 games, including a pair of regulation losses by a combined 11-2 score in its last 2 games.
The Hurricanes have looked tired down the stretch and have lost 3 straight, yet somehow Carolina remains in 1st place in the Metropolitan Division with 2 games left in the regular season. The Canes have 109 points, 1 point clear of the 2nd-place New Jersey Devils (2 games remaining), and 2 points ahead of the 3rd-place New York Rangers (1 game remaining).
Carolina suffered a 3-2 loss at the Ottawa Senators Monday and faces a quick turnaround against another non-playoff team.
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Red Wings at Hurricanes odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Hurricanes -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-115) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Red Wings at Hurricanes projected goalies
Magnus Hellberg (5-8-1, 3.20 GAA, .888 SV%) vs. Antti Raanta (18-3-3, 2.28 GAA, .909 SV%, 4 SO)
Hellberg was thrust into action in a relief appearance Monday, as G Ville Husso was pulled midway through the 1st period after allowing 3 goals on just 5 shots. Hellberg allowed 3 goals on 17 shots in the final 2-plus periods.
Raanta was on the short end of a 4-3 score at the Buffalo Sabres Saturday, allowing 4 goals on 30 shots. It was his first loss in regulation since Nov. 12 in Colorado, a span of 18 starts.
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Red Wings at Hurricanes picks and predictions
Prediction
Hurricanes 4, Red Wings 2
Moneyline
The Hurricanes (-275) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too costly for a team on a 3-game losing skid.
Toss in the fact the Red Wings are actually 11-5 in the past 16 trips to Raleigh, and there is little reason to like Carolina.
PASS.
Puck line/Against the spread
The HURRICANES -1.5 (-105) are a better value on the puck line.
Yes, Carolina has dropped the past 3 games, including 2 stunning losses to non-playoff teams. However, this is a Hurricanes team that usually plays its best when they’re been counted out. Look for Carolina to rally for a huge 2 points in front of a throng of its fans.
Over/Under
PASS.
This total should come down right on the number but if there was a slight lean, it would be to the Under. The Under is 7-2 in Detroit’s past 9 road games and is 9-1 in their past 10 against Metropolitan Division teams.
The Under is also 5-2 in the previous 7 meetings in this series.
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