In this article we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 1st 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 34-21-4 this year after they defeated Buffalo by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Carolina scored the first three goals in the game and they were able to cruise to the win in the third period. The Hurricanes out shot Buffalo by a total of 37-15, won 53% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Hall, Jarvis, Rantanen, and Staal, while Kochetkov stopped 13 out of 15 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-0 and the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-3. Carolina has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 72 points. Carolina has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 19.8% on the power play and 84% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 21 goals, 36 assists, and 154 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 23 goals, 23 assists, and 135 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 21-11-3 with a 2.53 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 34-21-4 this season after they lost to Florida by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton tied the game at two at the end of the second period, but they allowed the first two goals in the third and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Oilers were out shot by a total of 36-27, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Hyman, and Kulak, while Skinner stopped 32 out of 36 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Oilers lost to the Lightning by a score of 4-1 and the Capitals by a score of 7-3. Edmonton has lost five games in a row and they are currently second in the Pacific standings with 72 points. Edmonton has scored 3.25 goals per game and they have allowed 2.92 goals against per game, while also going 25.2% on the power play and 75% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 44 goals, 44 assists, and 198 shots on goal, while Connor McDavid has added 22 goals, 52 assists, and 161 shots on goal. Stuart Skinner is 20-15-4 with a 2.87 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Oilers
- The home team has won each of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
- The Oilers have lost each of their last five games.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The home team has won the first period in each of the last six games between the Oilers and Hurricanes.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Oilers’ last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five games as home favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine games following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites against the Oilers.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine games as favorites against the Oilers.
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven home games.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Oilers as underdogs.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last 16 night games.
- Leon Draisaitl has scored at least one goal in each of the Oilers’ last seven games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (84.00%).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of six teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.17%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (75.00%).
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Hurricanes vs Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup really struggling and they could use a big win, but they will be on the road here. The Oilers are 16-11-2 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 22-6-1 at home. Carolina has also shown some inconsistent play in recent weeks, but they are 5-1 in their last six home games. I do think Edmonton looked better in their last game against Florida, but I need to see them get back into the win column before backing them, especially on the road against a very good Carolina team. Take the Hurricanes here.