| MATCHUP | Carolina Hurricanes | Nashville Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-9-2 | 13-15-4 |
| Spread | -1.5 140 | +1.5 -166 |
| Moneyline | -180 | +150 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (114) | Under 6.5 (-135) |
| Where | Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN | |
| When | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Flyers and Capitals, and they play the Panthers next. The Hurricanes have won 4 straight games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring 15.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 18 goals, Shayne Gostisbehere has 21 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 89 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.78 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 44 goals on 351 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 25 goals on 281 shots.
Nashville Predators Betting Preview
The Nashville Predators beat the Blues, lost to the Avalanche, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Predators have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Nashville Predators are averaging 2.81 goals per game and are scoring 17.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Filip Forsberg leads Nashville with 13 goals, Luke Evangelista has 19 assists and Steven Stamkos has 75 shots on goal. Defensively, the Nashville Predators are allowing 3.47 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Juuse Saros has allowed 71 goals on 690 shots faced, and Justus Annunen has given up 30 goals on 215 shots.
Why the Nashville Predators will win
- The underdogs have won five of the last seven games between the Hurricanes and Predators.
- The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as favorites following a home win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games as favorites following a win.
- The Predators have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against the Hurricanes at Bridgestone Arena.
- The Predators have won the third period in each of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last nine games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The Predators have lost six of their last seven games following a road win.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games following a road win.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Predators’ last five games.
- The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games following an overtime win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last eight games following a road win.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances with the Predators as underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- Luke Evangelista has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Michael Bunting has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Hurricanes.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites against the Predators.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites against the Predators.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Prediction
The Hurricanes are the better team playing the better hockey, and they’ve proven they can get the job done on the road. When rolling, the Canes are as good as any team in the league. However, this price is nuts for a road team, especially for a Predators side that’s playing well. Yes, we’ve faded the Preds a lot this season, but it’s won 7 of its last 10 games and has found an uptick in offensive production. Also, the Predators have won 5 of their last 7 games against the Hurricanes. I’ll take a shot with the home dog.