NHL: Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Moneyline Analysis
The Wings sent shockwaves through the Atlantic Division with victory over Panthers.
The Detroit Red Wings (23-16-5, 51 points) continue to climb up the Atlantic Division NHL standings after beating the Florida Panthers, 3-2 in OT, to win the first two games of their three-game road trip.
They go for the sweep against the Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-5, 53 points) who looking to bounce back after a home 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Oddsmakers have made Carolina a -193 favorite with a total of 6.5 (under -125). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT.
Red Wings vs Hurricanes 
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Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC
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Detroit Takes Over Third Spot
Paying bettors +182 with their recent win at the Florida Panthers, the Detroit Red Wings beat one of the hottest NHL teams in the NHL on home ice. Detroit has skipped over the Toronto Maple Leafs into the covenanted third spot in the division, although it may be temporary with the Leafs owning two games in hand.
Quietly Detroit has acquired points in seven straight NHL games (6-0-1) after back-to-back road wins against Toronto and Florida as massive favorites in each, both without Patrick Kane in the line-up. Derek Lalonde’s team owns a playoff spot by just two points but this Wings team seems like they are finally on track to make the postseason for the first time in seven years.
For bettors, Detroit has been a friend with 3.44 units won, making them the sixth most profitable team in the NHL. On the road, the Red Wings are 12-9 (+4.58 units), producing the fourth most profit behind the Flyers (+8.26), Ducks (+5.58), and Jets (+5.21).
It’s been 15 years since Detroit was a Stanley Cup winner but they’re moving in that direction with their recent run. We continue our Red Wings vs Hurricanes line analysis by turning our attention to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Trouble In Goal For ‘Canes
The Carolina goaltending situation took a turn for the worse when Pyotr Kochetkov (11-7-1, 2,58 GA, .900 SV%) joined Frederik Andersen as injured goaltenders for the team. Kochetkov continues to be in concussion protocol after leaving last Thursday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.
He was helped off the ice, replaced by Antti Raanta who has been an adequate replacement but Carolina needs Kochetkov back on the ice. The good news is, he has been at practice for the last couple of days but there still isn’t a timetable for his return.
The Hurricanes are in third place in the Metropolitan Divison, five points behind the New York Rangers on the back of their current 7-1-1 run. The Hurricanes are still stuck in the red for bettors with 4.85 units lost this NHL season.
Tonight’s final NHL score against Detroit will certainly tell us where both teams are heading towards the all-star break. We conclude our Red Wings vs Hurricanes line analysis by giving our official selection.
Let’s get Another Plus Money Winner
One of our favorite ways to wager is very similar to how we feel about baseball. Just ride the streaks. Detroit has had two massive victories and you can bet that bettors will be on the Hurricanes potentially giving us a better number.
It’s fair to anticipate this number going up to -200, so wait until right before the puck drops to potentially get the Wings at +170 or better. The goaltending match-up will play a massive factor when the netminders are made official.
Pay close attention because when the organization does acknowledge that Kochetkov is back, it won’t be until after the morning skate after the team gets one more look, but when it happens the line will balloon up, another reason to wait until netminders become official. We wish you all the best with your NHL picks and parlays tonight.
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