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Detroit Red Wings at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions

2025-03-14 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 2 Detroit Red Wings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
CAR: 68.9%
DET: 31.1%
Expected Goals
CAR: 2.70
DET: 2.57
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • CAR at home vs DET: 5-0
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-02-28CAR 5 - 2 DETCARCAR
2026-01-12DET 4 - 3 CARDETCAR
2025-12-27CAR 5 - 2 DETCARCAR
2025-04-04DET 5 - 3 CARDETCAR
2025-03-14CAR 4 - 2 DETCARCAR

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1CAR1900.59
1DET1100.57
2CAR1901.10
2DET900.56
3CAR1511.18
3DET2021.45
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 68.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 5.3
Score Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes 4 - 2 Detroit Red Wings
Expected: 2.7 - 2.6