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Red Wings vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Detroit Red Wings in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Red Wings vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Red Wings vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Red Wings and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 60% chance of defeating the Red Wings.
According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Red Wings vs. Hurricanes odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Wings | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+140) |
| Moneyline | +154 | -176 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Wings vs. Hurricanes picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Red Wings +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Red Wings | +154 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Red Wings to win.
Red Wings vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Red Wings vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Red Wings vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give DeBrincat a 35.8% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is a 7.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | 35.8% |
| Dylan Larkin | 33.4% |
| Lucas Raymond | 29.7% |
| James van Riemsdyk | 19.4% |
| Emmitt Finnie | 17.8% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 33.9% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 32.8% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 28.4% |
| Bradly Nadeau | 27.0% |
| Jackson Blake | 26.7% |
First goal scorer predictions
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | 7.2% |
| Dylan Larkin | 6.7% |
| Lucas Raymond | 5.7% |
| James van Riemsdyk | 3.5% |
| Marco Kasper | 3.2% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 6.6% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 6.2% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 4.9% |
| Jackson Blake | 4.9% |
| Bradly Nadeau | 4.8% |
Red Wings vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Hurricanes and Red Wings at Lenovo Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Red Wings on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Red Wings vs. Hurricanes insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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