Flames vs Hurricanes Prediction 11/30/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Flames vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 30th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 9-14-3 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Calgary trailed 2-0 in the first period, but they scored the next four goals and added an empty net goal late in the third to seal the win. The Flames were out shot by a total of 40-34, won 52.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Farabee, Frost, Kadri, Kuznetsov, and Weegar, while Cooley stopped 37 out of 40 shots, which was a .925 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Calgary lost to the Lightning by a score of 5-1, but did beat the Canucks by a score of 5-2 before that. The Flames have won four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 21 points. Calgary has scored 2.42 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 13.5% on the power play and 81.6% on the penalty kill this season. Nazem Kadri has led Calgary with five goals and 16 assists, while Rasmus Andersson has added five goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for Calgary is Dustin Wolf, who is 6-12-2 with a 3.17 goals against average and an .890 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 15-7-2 this year after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Carolina was tied at one after two periods, but they scored four goals in the third for the win. The Hurricanes out shot Winnipeg by a total of 35-13, won 45.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Jarvis (3), Martinook, and Nikishin, while Bussi stopped 12 out of 13 shots, which was a .923 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Rangers by a score of 4-2 and the Sabres by a score of 4-1. The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 32 points. Carolina has scored 3.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.88 goals against per game, while also going 13.9% on the power play and 79.5% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with eight goals and 16 assists, while Seth Jarvis has added 15 goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 5-6-2 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .878 save percentage this year. 

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The Flames have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as home favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won the second period in four of their last five road games when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine games at Lenovo Center following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Flames’ last four games against the Hurricanes following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven games.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Jordan Staal has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances at Lenovo Center.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine appearances at Lenovo Center.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one point in eight of the Flames’ last nine games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games.
• Nazem Kadri has scored a goal in six of the Flames’ last seven games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Flames vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Calgary comes into this matchup at the bottom of their division, but they have won four of their last five games and are playing their best hockey of the season. The Flames are 5-10-1 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 7-3-1 at home. Carolina has lost three of their last five games and they have allowed four goals in all three losses. The Flames offense is on fire right now and I really like how they are playing, so I am going to take Calgary +1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Flames +1.5