NHL Prop Bets: Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings (February 28, 2026)
The Detroit Red Wings (34-19-6) face the Carolina Hurricanes (37-15-6) at Lenovo Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup.
- The Red Wings have a 30-29 Puck Line record this season, while the Hurricanes hold a record of 21-37.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +105 and UNDER at -125.
- The Red Wings have a 26-28-5 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total points line, 28 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Hurricanes have a 30-27-1 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Red Wings are averaging 2.95 goals per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Hurricanes are averaging +0.5 more at 3.41 goals (6th).
- Defensively, the Red Wings are giving up 2.93 goals per game this season (12th in the league), while the Hurricanes are giving up an average of 2.83 goals (6th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Detroit is averaging 28.2 shots per game this season (16th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Carolina is allowing its opposition 24.4 shots per game (2nd).
- Flipping that script, the Red Wings are allowing 27.7 shots per game (15th in the NHL), while the Hurricanes are averaging 31.9 shots (2nd).
Power Play
- Detroit holds a power play percentage of 23.4%, ranking 9th in the league this season, while Carolina sits 14th with 21.9% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Red Wings have a penalty kill rate of 79.2% (ranked 16th), compared to the Hurricanes at 80.2% (12th).
P1 Result
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 15-21-23 | 6-13-11 | 9-8-12 | 1-5-4 |
| Carolina | 25-16-17 | 14-9-9 | 11-7-8 | 6-0-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +290 to go to overtime.
- The Red Wings have played in 17 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Hurricanes have appeared in 16.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Red Wings have played in 5 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Hurricanes have appeared in 7.
Last Time They Met
Detroit recorded a 4-3 overtime victory over Carolina at Little Caesars Arena when these teams last met on January 12. Alex DeBrincat led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 2 assists.
