Ducks vs Hurricanes Prediction 1/8/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Ducks vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 8th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 21-19-3 this season after they lost to Philadelphia by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Anaheim led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals for another disappointing loss. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 39-18, won 36.9% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got goals from Gauthier and Killorn, while Dostal stopped 34 out of 38 shots, which was an .895 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Anaheim lost to the Capitals by a score of 7-4 and the Wild by a score of 5-2. The Ducks have lost seven games in a row and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 45 points. Anaheim has scored 3.28 goals per game and they have allowed 3.67 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led Anaheim with 17 goals and 25 assists, while Troy Terry has added 13 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Anaheim is Lukas Dostal, who is 13-11-2 with a 3.22 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 26-14-3 this year after they defeated Dallas by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Carolina was tied at one in the first period, but they scored the next four goals to pull away with the victory. The Hurricanes out shot Dallas by a total of 33-23, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Carrier, Jarvis, Stankoven, Gostisbehere, and Miller (2), while Bussi stopped 21 out of 23 shots, which was a .913 save percentage.

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Devils by a score of 3-1, but lost to the Avalanche by a score of 5-3 before that. The Hurricanes have won two games in a row and they are currently first in the Metro standings with 55 points. Carolina has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 19.7% on the power play and 78.7% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 17 goals and 26 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov has added 12 goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 5-10-2 with a 3.43 goals against average and an .867 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Ducks have lost each of their last six night games.
• The Hurricanes have won five of their last six games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games.
• The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last five games as favorites against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won each of their last six night games against the Hurricanes following a road loss.
• The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have lost the third period in 10 of their last 12 games at Lenovo Center when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last six home games against the Ducks following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Nine of the Ducks’ last 10 games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Ducks’ last 11 games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games against opponents on a losing streak.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games at Lenovo Center.
• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games against the Ducks.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has scored a goal in three of the Ducks’ last four games as underdogs.
• Troy Terry has recorded at least one assist in three of the Ducks’ last four night games.

Ducks vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Anaheim comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they have really struggled defensively, as they have allowed at least four goals in five straight games. The Ducks are 9-11-2 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 14-8-1 at home. Carolina has won two in a row, but they have allowed five goals or more in three of their last five. The Ducks have gone over 6.5 goals in nine of their last ten games, while Carolina has gone over 6.5 goals in seven of their last ten. Take the over once again in this matchup.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5