In this article we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 23rd at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators are 10-17-7 this season after they defeated the Kings in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Nashville blew a 2-0 lead in the third period, but they were able to rally for the win in overtime. The Predators out shot LA by a total of 26-24, won 52.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from L’Heureux, Marchessault, and Blankenburg, while Annunen stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Predators lost to the Penguins by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Rangers before that. Nashville has scored 2.32 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 17.3% on the power play and 87.3% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with nine goals, 17 assists, and 120 shots on goal, while Juuse Saros is 7-14-6 with a 2.72 goals against average and a .907 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 21-11-1 this year after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Carolina trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last three goals in the game for the win. The Hurricanes out shot New York by a total of 31-23, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Carrier, and Roslovic, while Kochetkov stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hurricanes lost to the Capitals by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Islanders and Blue Jackets before that. Carolina has scored 3.53 goals per game and they have allowed 2.78 goals against per game, while also going 26.7% on the power play and 85.6% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with 14 goals, 30 assists, and 78 shots on goal, while Dustin Tokarski is 1-0-0 with a 1.00 goal against average and a .964 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost each of their last seven night games following a win.
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last six Monday games.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games at Bridgestone Arena following a win.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last three games against Central Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Predators’ last 10 games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last six games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 12 games following a road win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Hurricanes and Predators.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances with the Predators as underdogs.
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last four home games.
- Jonathan Marchessault has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators’ last six games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Jonathan Marchessault has scored the first goal in each of the Predators’ last three night games at Bridgestone Arena.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Martin Necas has scored at least one goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Central Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight road appearances against Central Division opponents.
Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this game after winning three of their last four, but they will be on a back to back after beating the Rangers on Sunday. The Hurricanes are 8-7-1 on the road, while the Predators are 7-7-3 at home this year. Nashville has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they have lost 10 of their last 13 games. The Predators are scoring just 2.32 goals per game this season and they haven’t won back to back games since late October. Take the Hurricanes to get the win here.