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Hurricanes vs. Red Wings prediction: Carolina favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [1/12/2026]

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Carolina Hurricanes-Detroit Red Wings Predictions and Game Preview.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Detroit Red Wings NHL prediction for Monday, January 12, 2026.

The Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Hurricanes vs. Red Wings game.

This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.

Canes vs. Red Wings prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL game between the Hurricanes and Red Wings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 55% chance of defeating the Red Wings.

According to our model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.

 

Hurricanes vs. Red Wings odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Hurricanes Red Wings
Puck Line -1.5 (+165) +1.5 (-200)
Moneyline -145 +125
Total o6 (-120) u6 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hurricanes vs. Red Wings picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type Pick Bet Now
Puck Line Red Wings +1.5 -200
Moneyline Red Wings +125
Total Over 6 -120

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Red Wings to win.

 

Hurricanes vs. Red Wings player props

Who will score a goal in Hurricanes vs. Red Wings?

According to our model, Alex DeBrincat is most likely to score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Red Wings.

Our projections give DeBrincat a 34.4% chance of scoring a goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the star is a 7.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Seth Jarvis 30.4%
Sebastian Aho 28.4%
Nikolaj Ehlers 26.5%
Andrei Svechnikov 23.1%
Taylor Hall 21.6%

Detroit Red Wings

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat 34.4%
Dylan Larkin 31.5%
Lucas Raymond 28.5%
Patrick Kane 21.8%
James van Riemsdyk 21.1%

First goal scorer predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

Player First Goal Probability
Seth Jarvis 5.7%
Sebastian Aho 5.4%
Nikolaj Ehlers 4.9%
Andrei Svechnikov 4.4%
Taylor Hall 3.9%

Detroit Red Wings

Player First Goal Probability
Alex DeBrincat 7.4%
Dylan Larkin 6.1%
Lucas Raymond 5.2%
Patrick Kane 3.7%
Andrew Copp 3.5%

Canes vs. Red Wings game-day updates and essential details

Monday's action between the Red Wings and Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.

Conclusion

We predict the Hurricanes, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Red Wings on Monday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Hurricanes vs. Red Wings insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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