Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings Picks and Predictions March 14th 2025

Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings March 14th 2025

Betting on today’s Red Wings and Hurricanes game? Catch the action at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC, as the Hurricanes hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Red Wings in a Eastern conference matchup.

Detroit vs. Carolina Key Information

• Teams: Red Wings at Hurricanes
• Where: Lenovo Center Raleigh
• Date: Friday, March 14th
• Betting Odds CAR -232 | DET +191 O/U 6

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The Red Wings Can Win If…

With a 2-1 victory over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 31-28-6 this season. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.

Detroit fell behind early, allowing a goal in the first period, but responded with two goals in the second. Both of the Red Wings’ goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.

Detroit’s offense was quiet in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, with both goals coming in the second period. Dylan Larkin found the net twice, giving him 6 and 7 goals for the season. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and had 15 giveaways.

Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist of the season, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th and Lucas Raymond his 10th.

After allowing the first goal at 11:39 into the first period, the Red Wings’ defense shut down the Sabres, not giving up another goal. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense had 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

• Over their last three regular season games, the Red Wings have gone 1-2 straight up. They have held up well vs the puck line in these matchups, going 2-1 as well as an over-under record of 2-1.
• Over their last ten regular season games, the Red Wings have gone 3-7 straight up. In these matchups, they ended with an puck line record of 4-6 and an over-under mark of 6-3-1.

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The Hurricanes Can Win If…

Carolina improved to 39-22-4 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Hurricanes took an early lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina tied it up in the second period and added two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

Carolina took 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington, with Dmitry Orlov finding the net twice on his three shots. Orlov’s second goal came in the second period, while Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season earlier in the same period. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with his sixth goal, an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left.

Necas also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 12 for the season. The Hurricanes had 14 giveaways in the game and scored their first goal at 5:59 in the first period.

Carolina’s defense will look to carry over their performance from the previous game, where they allowed just two goals on 21 shots from the Capitals. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves, finishing with a 90.5% save percentage. The Hurricanes’ defense also tallied 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks. After giving up two late goals in the first period, they shut out the Capitals in the second and third.

• The Hurricanes have posted a 3-0 record in their previous three games. This also includes going 2-1 puck line and an over-under mark of 1-2.
• The Hurricanes have gone 7-3 over their last ten regular season games. This includes going 4-6 vs. the puck line along with an over-under mark of 4-6.

The Lean

For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Hurricanes are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -232, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Red Wings to cover. Even if the Hurricanes secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Hurricanes Look to Extend Win Streak in Rematch Against Red Wings

The Carolina Hurricanes are heating up at just the right time, riding a five-game winning streak as they prepare to host the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night in Raleigh, N.C. With the final month of the regular season underway, both teams enter the matchup in very different positions—Carolina is fine-tuning its game for the playoffs, while Detroit is trying to claw its way back into the postseason race.

Hurricanes Finding Consistency at the Right Time

After enduring a rough 2-6-0 stretch, the Hurricanes have found their rhythm, winning five straight games and building momentum for the postseason. Defenseman Sean Walker acknowledged the team’s early struggles but emphasized the importance of peaking at the right time.

“Inconsistency has been something maybe we’ve struggled with a little bit throughout the year,” Walker said. “You’re going to go through those highs and lows. I think everybody will say this is the time of year you really want to find your game, and I think we’re kind of getting to that point.”

Part of that stability comes from getting past the uncertainties surrounding the NHL trade deadline. Forward Jack Roslovic believes that the team’s chemistry is solidifying now that the roster is set.

“It was obviously a little bit of a crazy month or whatever it was,” Roslovic said. “It’s great to have guys that are going to be here for the long haul. Hopefully, we can get into a good rhythm. (We have a) good group.”

Carolina head coach Rod Brind’Amour is dealing with some injury concerns, as star forward Andrei Svechnikov is doubtful for Friday’s game after suffering an injury last Sunday. Defenseman Dmitry Orlov has also missed three straight games with an undisclosed issue.

“I know what we have in there,” Brind’Amour said. “We’re still able to grind it out.”

The Hurricanes are proving that depth is one of their biggest strengths. In their latest win, a 4-1 victory over Tampa Bay, eight different players recorded a point. Winger Seth Jarvis has been on fire, producing his second three-game goal streak of the season. Meanwhile, Walker ended a three-month scoring drought with a much-needed goal.

“I think everybody has probably seen that I’ve had a lot of Grade-A opportunities and haven’t really capitalized on it, so it was nice to get that one in there,” Walker said.

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Red Wings Regain Their Spark After Slump

While the Hurricanes are rolling, the Red Wings have been battling through adversity. A six-game losing streak put a serious dent in their playoff hopes, but Detroit finally broke the slump in emphatic fashion with a 7-3 win over Buffalo on Wednesday night.

During their losing streak, the Red Wings scored more than two goals just once. That made their seven-goal explosion even more significant. Patrick Kane led the way with two goals and three assists, marking his fourth career five-point game and the first for a Red Wings player in nearly six years.

“The power play had a good night,” Kane said. “Sometimes the puck goes in, sometimes it doesn’t, so it was nice to see them go in.”

Marco Kasper also contributed two goals, adding a much-needed spark to Detroit’s offense.

Kane’s impact since joining the Red Wings has been undeniable—he now has 31 points in his last 25 games. If Detroit wants to make a late-season push for the playoffs, they’ll need Kane to continue leading the charge.

Looking Back at the First Meeting

The Hurricanes and Red Wings last faced off on March 4 in Detroit, with Carolina securing a 2-1 victory. Jordan Martinook and Jordan Staal scored for the Hurricanes, while Frederik Andersen made 24 saves to shut down the Red Wings’ offense.

Detroit’s lone goal came from Elmer Soderblom, while former Hurricanes goalie Alex Lyon made 28 saves in the loss.

Andersen is expected to be back in net for Carolina on Friday, given the team’s goalie rotation. Meanwhile, Detroit will be hoping for another offensive outburst to avoid a repeat of their struggles against Carolina’s stingy defense.

What’s at Stake?

For the Hurricanes, this is another opportunity to extend their winning streak and solidify their standing as one of the league’s most dangerous teams heading into the playoffs. They are looking for consistency, and their recent success suggests they are hitting their stride at the perfect time.

For the Red Wings, this game represents a chance to prove that their high-scoring win over Buffalo wasn’t a fluke. They need to string together wins if they want to stay in the playoff hunt, and knocking off a red-hot Carolina team would be a huge confidence boost.

With both teams having plenty to play for, expect a fast-paced, physical matchup as the Hurricanes and Red Wings battle it out in Raleigh.

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