DET vs CAR Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 12, 2026) | NHLForecasts

DET vs CAR — Jan 12, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for DET vs CAR: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: DET 48.9% • CAR 51.1%

Expected goals: DET 2.51 — CAR 3.24 • Median total: 5.7