Detroit Red Wings vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Trends

The upcoming NHL game on December 27, 2025, features the Detroit Red Wings visiting the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. This highly anticipated match in the 2025-26 NHL season promises exciting action and key betting trends to consider. The Hurricanes hold a slight edge as favorites with a -180 moneyline at Caesars, while the Red Wings are underdogs at +152. The point spread favors Carolina -1.5, with the total set at 6 goals, indicating a moderately high-scoring game.

Carolina Hurricanes have a powerplay percentage of 3.14% and penalty kill at 78.61%, while Detroit Red Wings show a powerplay percentage of 3.08% and penalty kill at 87.11%. Both teams have similar 5-on-5 scoring rates, with Carolina scoring 3.25 goals per game and Detroit 3.11. These stats suggest a balanced game where special teams could make a significant impact.

Star goalie performances will be crucial. Carolina’s starting goalie is expected to play strong in front of their home crowd. Detroit’s goalie, while listed as questionable due to minor concerns, is likely to start, which adds an intriguing element to the game. Recent form shows Carolina has struggled slightly with three losses in their last five games, while Detroit has been more consistent with wins in four of their last five.

Betting insights highlight Carolina’s poor ATS record at home (6-12) versus Detroit’s more balanced away ATS (9-9), suggesting that betting against the spread could be favorable on Detroit. The total goals line at 6 also opens opportunities for both over and under bets depending on game flow. For a deeper dive into betting trends and to make smarter wagers, consider starting your OddsTrader Turbo subscription or placing your bets with a trusted U.S. regulated sportsbook.

Don’t miss the action on ESPN+, fdsdet, and fdsso on December 27, 2025. For context on how these teams have matched up, check out their last game on April 4, 2025, where Detroit defeated Carolina 5-3 in a high-scoring affair.