NHL betting odds interest swings to the Detroit Red Wings at Carolina battle on Friday at PNC Arena as the Hurricanes try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Carolina Hurricanes as -164 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3-2.4 win for the Hurricanes on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Red Wings will try to spoil to the party on Friday; they are 20-21-8 this season, while the Hurricanes are 24-19-8. Detroit is 22-27 on the totals; Carolina is 23-26-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Detroit injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Carolina Hurricanes rated this week at No. 13 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 18.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Carolina's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.76 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 21 at 3 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 18.9% while the Red Wings defense kills off 79.87% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hurricanes were a 2-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Canadiens. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Carolina at -152 on the moneyline, while the total score (2) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Florida, Saturday, February 3rd
Carolina home to San Jose, Sunday, February 4th