Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 1/12/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Little Caesars Arena is the location where the Detroit Red Wings (26-15-4) will meet the Carolina Hurricanes (27-14-3) on Monday.

The Carolina Hurricanes will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 5-2 win over the Ducks in the last game they played. The Hurricanes had a impressive offensive outing in the win. For the game, they tallied a score on 5 out of the 35 shots they looked to score on. They also had 2 power play opportunities but didn't net one. Carolina accounted for 6 minutes in the box for this matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes opponents have amassed 124 power play opportunities (20th in the NHL) and have notched 26 goals in those chances. The Hurricanes have had 1,082 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .879. Carolina has taken 1,415 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. When at even strength, the Hurricanes have given up 105 goals while getting 122 of their own. Carolina comes into tonight with 134 power play chances and they have notched 26 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 19.40%. For the current season, they have 57 points and their points % is .648. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have racked up 148 goals (5th in the league) for the year and have given up 131.

The player in the crease for this game is Brandon Bussi. Bussi has taken the ice for 18 contests throughout his hockey career. He has amassed a record of 15-2-1 and he has gotten the start in 18 games. Opponents have been able to score 42 goals versus Bussi in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.33. Bussi has seen 436 shots taken against him and he has 394 saves. His save percentage is at .904 during his 46 mins played. Throughout his time in hockey, Bussi has earned 12 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .667.

Their last time out, Detroit went up against the Canucks in a matchup where the Red Wings ended up with the win by a final score of 5-1. The Red Wings had 5 goals out of the 25 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest and converted 1 out of those tries.

Detroit has taken 1,282 shots (9th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 10.84%, while allowing their opponents 1,252 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.17% on their opponents 121 power play chances, and their save percentage is currently 88.8%. They have a tally of 141 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 24.82%. The Red Wings have tallied 104 goals at even strength and 35 goals (3rd in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 140 goals to be scored by of a combination of 116 goals at even strength and 24 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Detroit Red Wings have 139 goals, 56 points, and a points percentage of .622.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see John Gibson defending the net. The opposition is averaging 2.81 goals/game and he has allowed 1,459 goals overall. Gibson's quality start rate sits at 54.0% and he has accumulated 281 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has been a starter 520 games and his ice time sits at 26,881 mins. Gibson has compiled a career record of 219-226-64 and has played in 532 contests. He has accrued 14,670 saves out of the 16,129 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .910.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Carolina

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