Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction NHL Picks 12/13/24

In this article, we will formulate an Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, December 13th, at the PNC Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Senators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Ottawa 

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent betting trends in games played between Ottawa and Carolina 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Senators and Hurricanes. 

Senators Dominated 

The Senators in the last game faced off against the Anaheim Ducks and they were able to secure a 5-1 victory. Drake Batherson had a strong game scoring three goals and adding another assist. Linus Ullmark had a strong game in goal saving 31 of the 32 shots that he faced. The Senators are averaging 3.1 goals while their defense is giving up 3.07 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 17th. Tim Stutzle has scored 10 goals and added 26 assists so far this season. 

Can the Hurricanes Build on the Last Game

The Hurricanes faced off against the San Jose Sharks in the last game and they were able to secure a 3-2 victory. Brent Bruns scored a goal. Pytor Kochetov started in goal and he saved 21 of the 23 shots that he faced. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.71 goals while their defense is giving 2.92 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. In this game, the Hurricanes are going to need the defense to have a strong game. 

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Senators

• The Senators have lost each of their last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven night games at Lenovo Center following a home win.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Senators.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Senators have lost the first period in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

The Hurricanes are going to have no issue getting the job done here. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.71 goals while shooting 3rd in the league. The Senators defense has been a major problem all season and they are going to really struggle here. Look for the Hurricanes to score at least five goals and that is going to be the difference here as Carolina gets the job done here. Back the Hurricanes on the money line to cash.