In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 28th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 14-7-2 this season after they lost to the Rangers by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Carolina cut the deficit to 3-2 in the third period, but allowed an empty net goal to seal the loss. The Hurricanes out shot New York by a total of 38-18, won 45.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis and Gostisbehere, while Andersen stopped 14 out of 17 shots, which was an .824 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Sabres by a score of 4-1, but did beat the Jets by a score of 4-3 before that. The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 30 points. Carolina has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 14.7% on the power play and 78.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with eight goals and 15 assists, while Seth Jarvis has added 12 goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 5-6-2 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 12-10-0 this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Winnipeg tied the game at two in the second and cut the deficit to 4-3 in the third, but couldn’t find the tying goal in the loss. The Jets were out shot by a total of 34-21, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Scheifele and Vilardi (2), while Comrie stopped 30 out of 34 shots, which was an .882 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Wild by a score of 3-0 and the Hurricanes by a score of 4-3. The Jets have lost three games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 24 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.14 goals per game and they have allowed 2.86 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 84.2% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 12 goals and 17 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 11 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Thomas Milic, who is making his first appearance for the Jets this year.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 home games following a home loss.
- The Jets have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs.
- The home team has covered the puck line in seven of the last eight games between the Jets and Hurricanes.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in seven of their last eight home games when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Hurricanes’ last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last nine night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored at least one goal in each of his last three home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has scored the last goal in each of his last three home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded a point in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven home games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances in home games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Jets’ last 11 road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in each of the Jets’ last three road games.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.43).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 29th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.71%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.64%).
- The Winnipeg Jets rank 6th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.21%).
Hurricanes vs Jets Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling over their last few games, so each side could really use a win here. Carolina is 6-3-1 at home this year, while Winnipeg is 6-5-0 on the road. The Jets have lost three games in a row and even though they are playing decently well, they keep finding ways to lose. Carolina has dropped three of their last four and they have allowed at least four goals in all three of those losses. The Hurricanes just beat the Jets on the road last week and I think they will do it again here. Take Carolina -1.5 here.