Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Prediction & Picks - March 14

The Carolina Hurricanes (39-22-4, on a five-game winning streak) host the Detroit Red Wings (31-28-6) at PNC Arena. The contest on Friday, March 14 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Friday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 contests, the Red Wings have put up a record of 3-6-1. They have scored 29 goals, while their opponents have scored 34. They have gone on the power play 33 times during that span, and have capitalized with 11 goals (33.3% of opportunities).

Hurricanes vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Hurricanes 4, Red Wings 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-235)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes (39-22-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Carolina has 26 points (12-4-2) in the 18 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the five games this season the Hurricanes registered just one goal, they lost every time.
  • Carolina has scored two goals in 13 games this season (4-7-2 record, 10 points).
  • The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 42 games (35-5-2, 72 points).
  • In the 21 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has an 11-7-3 record (25 points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 30-16-4 (64 points).
  • The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Hurricanes finished 8-6-0 in those matchups (16 points).

Red Wings Splits and Trends

  • The Red Wings have posted a record of 8-6-14 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 31-28-6.
  • In the 23 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 26 points.
  • This season the Red Wings scored only one goal in 14 games and have gone 1-12-1 (three points).
  • Detroit has 12 points (5-6-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Red Wings have scored at least three goals 36 times, earning 53 points from those matchups (25-8-3).
  • Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 14-14-1 (29 points).
  • The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in 33 games, going 14-14-5 to record 33 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Red Wings AVG Red Wings Rank
10th 3.20 Goals Scored 2.86 18th
6th 2.68 Goals Allowed 3.18 23rd
3rd 31.6 Shots 27.7 20th
1st 25.0 Shots Allowed 28.7 19th
26th 18.18% Power Play % 29.38% 2nd
2nd 84.21% Penalty Kill % 69.68% 32nd

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