The Carolina Hurricanes and Edmonton Oilers meet Friday in NHL action at the Rogers Place. Here’s an Oilers vs. Hurricanes prediction. This article will include an Oilers vs. Hurricanes pick.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Canucks and lost to the Kraken, and they play the Flames next. The Hurricanes have won 11 of their last 14 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring on 22.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 26 goals, Sebastian Aho has 38 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 163 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 80 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 76 goals on 604 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 67 goals on 681 shots.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Senators and lost to the Sharks, and they play the Golden Knights next. The Oilers have lost 5 of their last 7 games.
The Edmonton Oilers are averaging 3.55 goals per game and are scoring 32.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McDavid leads Edmonton with 35 goals, Leon Draisaitl has 57 assists, and Evan Bouchard has 172 shots on goal. Defensively, the Edmonton Oilers are allowing 3.34 goals per game and are killing 76.7 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Tristan Jarry has given up 40 goals on 295 shots faced, and Calvin Pickard has allowed 53 goals on 410 shots.
Why the Edmonton Oilers will win
- The Oilers have won each of their last six games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have lost four of their last five games as road favorites following a road win.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites following a road win.
- The Oilers have won the second period in each of their last 12 games when leading after the first period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won six of their last seven games.
- The Oilers have lost four of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the last three games between the Hurricanes and Oilers.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Oilers’ last eight home games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Four of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 11 games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Hurricanes’ last 14 night games.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in eight of his last nine appearances with the Oilers as home underdogs.
- Evan Bouchard has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Oilers’ last 11 games.
- Connor McDavid ranks 1st in the league for points (105) this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in six of the Hurricanes’ last eight games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Oilers.
- Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded 110 career shots against the Oilers—the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (32.94%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
- The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
Oilers vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Oilers with the cheap price at home is appealing, but it’s important to remember this team has been hit or miss all year. You don’t know what Oilers team you’re getting from night to night. Also, the value is with the Hurricanes, as this is one of the hotter teams in the league and you usually don’t get them at this price when they’re in great form. When playing well, the Canes can win anywhere regardless of opponent or venue. Cheap price. Give me the Hurricanes on the road.