Edmonton Oilers (2-4) vs Carolina Hurricanes (2-2)
Game Info: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Rogers Place)
The Line: Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers -135 / Carolina Hurricanes +115 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 22nd at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 2-2-0 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Carolina led 1-0 in the first period, but they needed two goals in the third just to tie it, before allowing the game-winner. The Hurricanes outshot St. Louis by a total of 40-19, won 46.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Roslovic, Svechnikov, and Gostisbehere, while Kochetkov stopped 15 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes beat Pittsburgh and New Jersey by scores of 4-1 and 4-2. Carolina has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.75 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 83.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov have led Carolina with one goal and three assists each, while Frederik Andersen is 1-1-0 with a 1.53 goals-against average and a .936 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 2-4-0 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Edmonton allowed the first three goals in the game, but they did manage to score late in the third to avoid the shutout. The Oilers outshot Dallas by a total of 31-24, won 62.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got their lone goal from Draisaitl, while Skinner stopped 20 out of 23 shots in the loss.
Prior to that defeat, Edmonton beat Nashville and Philadelphia by scores of 4-2 and 4-3. Edmonton has scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 6.7% on the power play and 55% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with one goal, five assists, and 16 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 1-3-0 with a 4.42 goals-against average and a .851 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Oilers
- The Hurricanes have won three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Oilers have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Oilers’ last seven games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in four of their last five road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Four of the Oilers’ last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Rogers Place have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last four games as favorites against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 13 of the Hurricanes’ last 16 games against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one point in each of his last 14 appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents at Rogers Place.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents at Rogers Place.
- Connor McDavid has scored a goal in five of the Oilers’ last six home games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jaccob Slavin has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Oilers.
- Brent Burns has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Tuesday appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Jordan Martinook has scored a goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 30th in the league in power play percentage this season (6.67%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (4.00).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (23.5).
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
Carolina Hurricanes vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Edmonton has had some struggles in their first six games of the season, but they return home after a short road trip and will look to build some momentum. The Oilers are usually known for their offense, but they are only scoring two goals per game and will face a very good Carolina defense. The Hurricanes are the much better defensive team and have a big advantage on the penalty kill, so I will take a shot with Carolina against the struggling Oilers.