The Detroit Red Wings (23-16-5) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-5) Friday at PNC Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings'vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Wings are 6-0-1 over the last 7 games after their 3-2 OT winner at the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. C Dylan Larkin ended it just over a minute into the extra frame. He has goals in 3 straight games and 4 lamp-lighters during the stretch. Detroit is firmly in the Wild Card picture with its grasps on the top spot a bit over halfway through the season.
The Canes slipped up with a 5-2 home loss to the LA Kings Monday. They are still 4-1-1 in 6 January games. C Sebastian Aho leads the club with 48 points (15 goals, 33 assists), but he’s amidst a 6-game goal-less drought. Carolina clipped the Wings 2-1 Dec. 13 in their house.
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