Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/4/25

Looking to win big? The Hurricanes and Red Wings face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings are hosting the game at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. The Hurricanes come into this Eastern conference matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.

CAROLINA HURRICANES VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, March 4th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
• We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+149)
• The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Is It the Hurricanes Game to Lose on the Road?

Carolina improved to 35-22-4 with a 4-2 road 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.

Carolina jumped out to a 1-0 lead, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

Dmitry Orlov found the net twice for the Hurricanes, bringing his season total to 3 goals. He scored at 5:59 in the 1st period and again at 14:34 in the 2nd. Martin Necas, with 3 shots on goal, added his 6th goal of the season and picked up his 12th assist on Orlov’s first goal. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with his 6th goal, an empty-netter with 9 seconds left.

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but also had 14 giveaways. After Orlov’s early goal, Necas scored at 17:31 in the 2nd period to tie the game 2-2.

Carolina’s defense gave up two late goals in the first period but locked down after that, leading to a 4-2 win over Washington. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes’ defense added 7 takeaways, 10 hits, and 11 blocks.

Can Detroit Deliver Being Underdogs at Home?

Detroit improved to 30-24-6 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings trailed early, giving up a goal at 11:39 in the first period, but Dylan Larkin responded with two power-play goals in the second. Detroit entered as -1.5 goal favorites, failing to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

All of Detroit’s goals came in the second period, with Larkin scoring at 7:49 and 14:38. The Red Wings’ defense held the Sabres scoreless after the first period. Cam Talbot made 31 saves, posting a 96.9% save percentage.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period before Dylan Larkin found the net twice in the second period, bringing his goal total to 7 this season. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal and converted both of their goals on power plays.

Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist of the season on Larkin’s second goal. The Red Wings had 15 giveaways in the game.

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal 11:39 into the first period, but they didn’t allow another, securing a 2-1 win over Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.