The Detroit Red Wings are a professional hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA. The team is known for its multiple Stanley Cup victories and is considered one of the most successful franchises in NHL history.
In the current season, the Red Wings are performing consistently, holding the eighth spot in the conference with 66 points after 60 games. Since January 20, they have only failed to earn points in three matches, indicating solid form.
Their top forward is Swedish player Lucas Raymond, who has recorded 63 points (22 goals and 41 assists), ranking 22nd among the league’s top scorers.
The Carolina Hurricanes are a professional hockey team from Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. They currently sit in fifth place in the conference with 74 points after 61 games, holding second place in the Metropolitan Division.
However, since early February, the Hurricanes have struggled, winning only two of their last nine matches. Their key player, Mikko Rantanen, has accumulated 70 points (27 goals and 43 assists) this season.
Goaltender Frederik Andersen has posted a 90.67% save percentage but has lost four consecutive games, which may affect the team’s confidence.
Both teams have their strengths and weaknesses. The Red Wings have been showing steady improvement in goal-scoring, while the Hurricanes have faced difficulties in both offense and defense recently.
Given the current form of both teams and head-to-head statistics, the Detroit Red Wings appear to have a higher chance of winning this upcoming match.
Detroit has the opportunity—and the necessity to capitalize on their home-ice advantage, even though Todd McLellan`s squad failed to secure a single home victory throughout February. The Red Wings boast a strong offensive lineup and are unlikely to struggle against Carolina`s defense, which has been far from solid in recent games.
The Hurricanes are far from their peak form and suffered four consecutive regulation losses on the road last month. Scoring has been a major challenge for them, giving Detroit a solid chance to claim two points.
Our pick: Detroit to win with an Asian handicap (0) at odds of 2.60.
