NHL Odds: Hurricanes-Red Wings prediction, odds, pick and more

The Carolina Hurricanes are the best team in the East with 78 points. The Red Wings are on a two-game losing streak and are out of playoff contention. Carolina won the first game this season. FanDuel Sportsbook has a prediction and pick for the game.

Carolina Hurricanes are the best team in the Eastern Conference. They are ranked fifth in goals per game with 3.51 and fifth on the power play with 25.2%. They also have the second best penalty kill with 90. 2 percent success rate. Freddie Andersen will start in goal for the Hurricanes tonight.

The Detroit Red Wings are playing against the hottest team in the league tonight. The Wings have a lot of young talent but they are struggling on offense. They score 2.81 goals per game and have one of the worst power plays in NHL. Their defense is also poor, with 3.46 goals allowed per match and a 76.6 percent penalty kill. Goalkeeper Alex Nedeljkovic is likely to start against his old team.

Carolina has the advantage in every aspect of the game. The Hurricanes are going to cover the puck line while it's still in plus money.

The Hurricanes are -1.5 at home against the Red Wings.