Predators vs Hurricanes Prediction 11/3/26 NHL Picks Today

Predators vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Carolina comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have allowed a total of four goals during that span. The Hurricanes are 7-1-1 on the road this year, while the Predators are 4-3-2 at home. Nashville has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed four goals in three straight. The Predators have gone to overtime a ton this year, but they will have their hands full with this elite Carolina team. Take the Hurricanes to win in regulation here.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 5-4-5 this season after they defeated the Lightning by a score of 5-4 in a shootout last time out. Nashville trailed 2-1, 3-2, and 4-3, but they were able to force overtime, before getting the loss in the shootout. The Predators out shot Tampa Bay by a total of 33-26, won 53.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Steven Stamkos, who had one goal, while Adam Edstrom also added one goal. Justus Annunen stopped 22 out of 26 shots in the game, which was an .846 save percentage. 

Prior to that loss, Nashville lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-3 and the Islanders by a score of 4-3. The Predators have scored 2.93 goals per game and they have allowed 3.14 goals against per game, while also going 31.9% on the power play and 88.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led the team with five goals and 12 assists, while Steven Stamkos has added eight goals and eight assists. Juuse Saros is 3-3-4 with a 2.94 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 12-2-2 this year after they defeated the Jets by a score of 7-0 in their last game. Carolina scored once in the first period, four times in the second, and twice in the third in the shutout win. The Hurricanes out shot Winnipeg by a total of 32-26, won 58.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Logan Stankoven, who had one goal and two assists, while Sean Walker added two goals. Pyotr Kochetkov stopped all 26 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2 and the Bruins by a score of 2-1. The Hurricanes have scored 3.94 goals per game and they have allowed 2.19 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led the team with nine goals and 12 assists, while Jackson Blake has added three goals and 13 assists. Pyotr Kochetkov is 10-0-0 with a 1.49 goals against average and a .929 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Predators have lost each of their last eight night games following a home win.
• The Hurricanes have won each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games following a home win.
• The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Predators’ last eight games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last six Tuesday games at Bridgestone Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Hurricanes’ last three night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight road games.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in each of the Predators’ last four night games at Bridgestone Arena.
• Ryan O’Reilly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four games as underdogs.
• Jayden Struble has recorded 38 career hits against the Hurricanes – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Mark Jankowski has scored a goal in eight of his last nine appearances.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one assist in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded a positive plus minus rating in each of his last six appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Nashville Predators rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (31.91%).
• The Nashville Predators rank 4th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (88.89%).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 2nd in the league for goals against per game this season (2.19).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.94).

Positive Trends

We can see trends pointing to both sides in this matchup, but Carolina is playing very well right now. The Hurricanes have dominated the Central Division in their last six matchups, as they have covered the puck line in five of those six. Nashville has struggled to win after winning at home in the previous game and they have played very poorly in the third period in recent games against Eastern Conference opponents. Carolina is the better team on both ends of the ice and I like them here.