Carolina Hurricanes - Detroit Red Wings predictions and free betting tips [20/01/2024]

The regular NHL championship match is set to kick off between teams from the first half of the Eastern Conference leaderboard. Those who enjoy late-night hockey are in for a confrontation between Carolina and Detroit.

"Carolina"

The Carolina hockey players have taken part in 43 official regular NHL championship matches for the 2023-2024 seasons. With 43 played matches, Carolina has accrued 53 points, allowing them to hold the 5th spot in the Eastern Conference tournament table, contending for the highest positions. The current season for Carolina has been successful and stable; the Red and Whites feel great on the Eastern Conference leaderboard and maintain consistent performance throughout the whole tournament distance. Currently, Carolina is in the 5th position, scoring 10 points less than the Boston hockey players, who currently top the Eastern Conference leaderboard.

Carolina's biggest issue at the moment is the goalkeeping line, which is depleted. Anton Kochetkov and Anderson are currently injured, leaving Antti Raanta as the only goalkeeper. In all other aspects of the game, Carolina looks great and has mostly been winning in recent matches. The only notable defeats were weak matches against St. Louis and Los Angeles. The matches against Anaheim, Pittsburgh, and Washington ended successfully for Carolina.

"Detroit"

The Detroit team has played 44 official matches in the 2023-2024 regular NHL championship. In these 44 matches, the Detroit hockey players managed to score 51 points, which allow them to occupy the 7th place in the Eastern Conference tournament table. Recently, Detroit has begun to show good results and is asserting itself for a Stanley Cup play-off spot.

The top-8 position is still there for Detroit to defend and earn amongst other competitors placed nearby. Detroit is only 1 point ahead of Washington, who ranks 9th, and any defeat can play a key role in the playoff battle. Detroit has managed to stay in the top-8 thanks to its steady and successful play over the past two months. Particularly successful have been Detroit's last 7 matches, where 'the wings' always score points and maintain their top-8 position. The last 3 matches for Detroit ended in victories over opponents representing Los Angeles, Toronto, and Florida. The last defeat in normal time for Detroit came on 1st of January, when they were weaker than Boston.

Head to head meetings

Carolina and Detroit have faced each other in 40 official matches. Detroit has 22 wins under their belt, while Carolina has emerged stronger in 18 confrontations.

Total Forecast

Carolina's individual total will be over 3,5 goals scored.

Prediction

Detroit will win in regular time. Detroit's hockey players have hit a great stride in the recent matches and are defeating almost all their opponents. Meanwhile, Carolina, due to problems in the goalkeeping line, lost to Los Angeles and couldn't beat Pittsburgh in the regular time, which has been underperforming and risks not making it to the Stanley Cup play-offs.