Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - March 4

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The Carolina Hurricanes (35-22-4) bring a four-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Detroit Red Wings (30-24-6) on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Tuesday's game.

In the last 10 outings for the Red Wings (6-3-1), their offense has put up 31 goals while their defense has conceded 32 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored 10 goals (40.0%).

Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Red Wings 4, Hurricanes 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (+165)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes are 35-22-4 overall and 5-4-9 in overtime matchups.
  • In the 16 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-4-2 record (good for 22 points).
  • In the five games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Carolina has taken eight points from the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (3-7-2 record).
  • The Hurricanes are 32-5-2 in the 39 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 66 points).
  • In the 20 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-7-3 record (23 points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 27-16-4 (58 points).
  • The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Hurricanes went 7-6-0 in those contests (14 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have earned a record of 8-6-14 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 30-24-6.
  • Detroit has earned 26 points (10-5-6) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • Across the 12 games this season the Red Wings ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
  • Detroit has earned 12 points (5-4-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Red Wings have earned 51 points in their 35 games with three or more goals scored.
  • This season, Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 7-10-2 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 13-12-1 (27 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
11th 3.2 Goals Scored 2.88 19th
8th 2.75 Goals Allowed 3.18 23rd
2nd 31.9 Shots 27.3 26th
1st 24.9 Shots Allowed 29 21st
23rd 19.23% Power Play % 30.11% 2nd
2nd 83.43% Penalty Kill % 69.72% 32nd

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