Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 1/9/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 9th at the PNC Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and Carolina

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes. 

Maple Leafs Are On Fire

The Maple Leafs are on fire heading into this game and they have won seven games in a row. In the last game against the Philadelphia Flyers, it wasn’t the most dominant game but they were still able to secure the 3-2 victory. Joseph Woll had a strong game saving 30 of the 32 shots that he faced. Mitchell Marner finished with two assists, and that was a big key. Auston Matthews finished with one goal and one assist. Two games ago against the Flyers, it was much the same and he was able to secure the 3-2 victory. 

The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.14 goals while their defense is giving up 2.74 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th. Mitch Marner has scored 14 goals and added 44 assists so far this season. There were three different players that put up at least 42 points. Getting the start in goal for the Maple Leafs is expected to be Joseph Woll and he sits with a 14-6-0 record and is giving up 2.46 goals per game. 

Why the Maple Leafs Will Beat the Hurricanes

• The Maple Leafs have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won the first period in eight of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games.

Can the Hurricanes Bounce Back?

The Hurricanes in the last game faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning and they scored only two goals and that led to the defeat. The Hurricanes didn’t score a goal in the 1st period and that ended up being the difference as they were knocked off. Jordan Staal did have a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Pytor Kochetkov started in goal and he saved 30 of the 33 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Pittsburgh Penguins, it took overtime and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. 

The Hurricanes are averaging 3.34 goals while their defense is giving up 2.81 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. They are giving up only 25.2 shots per game which is second-best in the league. Martin Necas has scored 15 goals and added 32 assists so far this season. Kochetkov is expected to get the start in goal and he sits with a 15-9-1 record and he is giving up 2.5 goals per game. In this game, they are going to need the goaltending to be good. 

Total Goal Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven night games against the Maple Leafs following a road loss has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Maple Leafs’ last six road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Maple Leafs’ last four games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

Give me the Maple Leafs here. The Maple Leafs have all kinds of confidence right now and they have all kinds of confidence right now. The Hurricanes offense is averaging 3.34 goals per game and they aren’t going to have the offensive production in this game to find success. Look for the Maple Lefas to finish with at least three goals and that will be enough. I won’t be shocked if this game finishes 3-2. Back the Maple Leafs on the money line to cash here.