Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 3/30/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-199) Red Wings (+162)

Little Caesars Arena is where the Detroit Red Wings (32-32-9) will take on the Carolina Hurricanes (47-17-9) on Thursday. The moneyline on this matchup has Carolina at -199 while Detroit is priced at +162. The over/under has been set at 6.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a rough game after their 4-0 defeat to the Lightning in their previous contest . Carolina had 4 penalty minutes in this contest. Furthermore, they had 2 power play opportunities but weren't able to net one. The Hurricanes had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the loss. In the game, they weren't able to score on any of the 31 shots they put on goal.

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Carolina Hurricanes opponents have earned 229 power play opportunities (14th in hockey) and have notched 37 goals in those chances. The Hurricanes thus far have had 1,906 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .901. Carolina has attempted 2,537 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.3%. While at even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 152 goals while scoring 190 themselves. Carolina is sitting with 227 power play opportunities and they have scored 47 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 20.70%. For the season, they have recorded 103 points and their points percentage is .705. In regard to their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have accounted for 237 goals (17th in hockey) for the season and have surrendered 189.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Frederik Andersen. Opponents have scored 1,177 goals against Andersen in his pro career and his goals against average is 2.58. Andersen has been in goal for 474 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage sits at .915 for his 27,357 mins on the ice. He has earned a record of 280-122-52 and he was named the starter in 460 games. Over the course of his pro career, Andersen has compiled 261 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .567. Andersen has had 13,919 shots taken against him and he has 12,742 total saves.

In their last game, Detroit went up against the Penguins in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the win by a final score of 7-4. They had 3 chances on the power play in this game and earned 2 out of those chances. The Red Wings recorded 7 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they took.

The Red Wings have racked up 161 goals at even strength and 52 goals (13th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has tried 2,095 shots (29th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 10.17%, while allowing the other team 2,219 shots. Over the course of the season, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 213 goals, 73 points, and a points percentage of .500. They have granted a total of 239 goals to be scored by way of 191 goals at even strength and 48 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 250 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 20.80%. They have a penalty kill rate of 78.57% on the other teams 224 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 89.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Alex Nedeljkovic in goal. Nedeljkovic has amassed a lifetime mark of 40-37-15 and has been in goal for 100 games. Nedeljkovic's quality start percentage comes out to 53.9% and he has made 48 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He is sitting with 2,668 saves out of 2,945 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .906. Opponents are averaging 2.98 goals/game and he has yielded 277 goals overall. He has been a starter 89 games and has been on the ice for 5,584 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (+162)

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