Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes
Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-1 Hurricanes
How to Watch: US TV: Fan Duel Sports Detroit; Fan Duel Sports South; ESPN+.
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Our final game of NHL predictions is the rubber match between the Detroit Red Wings and the Carolina Hurricanes. Detroit is slated to give John Gibson the start in goal. The Red Wings are 5-3-2 in their previous 10 games but did get a victory in their last outing. Lucas Raymond leads the team in assists (43) and points (62).
Newly-extended goalie Brandon Bussi is the projected starter for Carolina, which is 8-0-2 in its last 10 games. This includes four victories in the team’s last four games. The Hurricanes are 22-8-2 in games play at the Lenovo Center so far this season. Sebastian Aho is tops in assists (37) and points (58) so far this campaign.
This should be a good one between two teams that in Stanley Cup Playoff contention. However, Carolina should get the victory.
Prediction: Hurricanes win 3-2.
Best Bets
We close out NHL predictions with some prop bets of the night. Let’s go back to our featured game for our favourite props. The over/under for the Oilers versus the Sharks is 6.5, and we like the under in this game.
As for individual props, take Leon Draisaitl to score a power-play goal for Edmonton. On the San Jose side of things, take Will Smith to get an anytime goal.
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