Carolina Hurricanes vs Boston Bruins Prediction 11/17/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Boston Bruins Preview

The Bruins have 24 points this season with a 12-8 record, and are 15-5 ATS and 12-8 in over/under. They have an 8-3 home record and a 4-5 road record and are sitting 1st in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road win over the Canadiens and will face the Ducks, Kings and Sharks next.

Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.35 goals per game and are scoring 25.37% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.30 goals per game and are killing 82.05% of their opponent’s power plays.

David Pastrňák leads Boston with 26 points, 11 goals and 15 assists, while Morgan Geekie follows with 18 points, 12 goals and 6 assists. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 8-4 record, with 2.99 GAA and .902 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 4-4 record, with 3.35 GAA and .878 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes Preview

The Hurricanes have 25 points this season with a 12-5-1 record, and are 8-10 ATS and 11-7 in over/under. They have a 6-2-1 home record and a 6-3 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-3 overtime home loss to the Oilers and will face the Wild, Jets and Sabres next.

Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.67 goals per game and are scoring 13.46% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.94 goals per game and are killing 79.31% of their opponent’s power plays.

Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 18 points, 7 goals and 11 assists, while Seth Jarvis follows with 16 points, 10 goals and 6 assists. Frederik Andersen is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 5-4-1 record, with 3.10 GAA and .886 SV%. Brandon Bussi is the backup goalie and he has a 4-1 record, with 2.60 GAA and .898 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: November 17, 2025

Why the Boston Bruins will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Bruins’ last seven games at TD Garden.
• The Hurricanes have lost nine of their last 11 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last 14 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Bruins have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games.
• The Hurricanes have won the third period in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine road games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Bruins’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 night games at TD Garden.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last four games.

Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts

• David Pastrnak has scored at least one goal in eight of the Bruins’ last nine home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Pavel Zacha has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last eight home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Bruins’ last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Morgan Geekie is the only player in the league to have scored a goal in six consecutive appearances this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Sebastian Aho has scored at least one goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight night games.
• Seth Jarvis ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (4) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Boston Bruins rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.35).
• The Boston Bruins rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.37%).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank T2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.67).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 31st in the league in power play percentage this season (13.46%).

Hurricanes vs Bruins Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Bruins won 2-1 at home and both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings. Under is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.  

In this Hurricanes vs Bruins Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -185 road favorites. This line is disrespectful to the Bruins, as both teams have exactly 12 wins this season and the Bruins have more home wins than the Canes have on the road. Both teams are coming into this matchup in excellent form and have been red-hot offensively, scoring 7.02 goals per game combined and are 8-2 to the over in their last 10 games combined. Take the over 6.5 goals in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 6.5