Carolina Hurricanes (11-4) vs Ottawa Senators (8-7-1)
Game Info: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -189 / Ottawa Senators +150 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate an Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 16th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 8-7-1 this year after they lost to Philadelphia in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Ottawa led 4-2 in the third period, but they allowed Philadelphia to tie the game, before losing in overtime. The Senators outshot Philadelphia by a total of 37-19, won 61.4% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Batherson, Gaudette, Norris, and Tkachuk, while Ullmark stopped 14 out of 19 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Senators defeated Toronto by a score of 3-0 and Boston by a score of 3-2. Ottawa has scored 3.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 29.6% on the power play and 80% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with seven goals, 14 assists, and 30 shots on goal, while Linus Ullmark is 4-4-1 with a 2.77 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 11-4-0 this season after they lost to Utah by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Carolina was tied at one in the third period, but they allowed three goals in the final period for the loss. The Hurricanes outshot Utah by a total of 50-21, won 58.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-6 on the power play in the game. Carolina got their lone goal from Necas, while Kochetkov stopped 15 out of 18 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Hurricanes defeated Vegas by a score of 5-2 but did lose to Colorado by a score of 6-4 before that. Carolina has scored 4.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.67 goals against per game, while also going 21.6% on the power play and 83.6% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with nine goals, 16 assists, and 36 shots on goal, while Spencer Martin is 0-1-0 with a 5.20 goals against average and an .806 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Senators
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last five games at Lenovo Center.
- The Senators have lost each of their last five night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Senators have lost the first period in eight of their last nine road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents at Lenovo Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the Senators’ last six road games after coming off overtime 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 against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last five games.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Martinook has scored at least one goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Martin Necas has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games as favorites.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Joshua Norris has scored a goal in each of the Senators’ last three games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Thomas Chabot has recorded an assist in each of the Senators’ last four games as underdogs.
- Brady Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine Saturday appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina has started the season as one of the hottest teams in the NHL, but they have lost two of their last three games. The Hurricanes are 5-1-0 at home this year, while Ottawa is 3-5-0 on the road. The Senators have won two of their last three games, but they did blow a third-period lead against the Flyers last time out. This Carolina team is not easy to deal with, especially at home, so give me the Hurricanes to win by at least two goals.