Red Wings vs. Hurricanes Predictions and Odds - Dec 16, 2021

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM EST as the Detroit Red Wings lock horns with the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Red Wings vs. Hurricanes, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Red Wings vs. Hurricanes?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Red Wings-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 65% chance of winning against the Red Wings.

MORE: Red Wings vs. Hurricanes Simulated 10K Times

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are -1.5 favorites against the Red Wings, with +145 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Red Wings (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -149.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +162, where you can bet $100 to profit $162, earning a total payout of $262, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at +100, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Red Wings vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 at +145 with BetMGM (1.0% edge)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes Win at -175 with DraftKings Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at +100 with PointsBet

Although the Red Wings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from PointsBet.

Red Wings vs. Hurricanes Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the current Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Detroit vs. Carolina, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Red Wings-Hurricanes matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Red Wings vs. Hurricanes on Thursday December 16, 2021.

Red Wings vs. Hurricanes 2021 Game Info

When do the Hurricanes play the Red Wings?

• Date: Thursday December 16, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: PNC Arena

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