Predators vs Hurricanes Prediction 12/6/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 6th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 10-13-4 this season after they defeated Florida in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Nashville tied the game at one with about six minutes left in regulation and won with 57 seconds left in overtime. The Predators were out shot by a total of 31-29, won 64.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from O’Reilly and Stamkos, while Saros stopped 30 out of 31 shots, which was a .968 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Nashville defeated Calgary by a score of 5-1, but lost to Winnipeg by a score of 5-2 before that. The Predators have won four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 24 points. Nashville has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.48 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Ryan O’Reilly has led Nashville with nine goals and 12 assists, while Luke Evangelista has added four goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 9-9-3 with a 2.87 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 16-8-2 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Carolina cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first period, but allowed two goals in the second and one in the third for the lopsided loss. The Hurricanes out shot Toronto by a total of 33-24, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got their lone goal from Jarvis, while Andersen stopped 19 out of 23 shots, which was an .826 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Carolina defeated the Flames by a score of 1-0 and the Jets by a score of 5-1. The Hurricanes have won two of their last three games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 34 points. Carolina has scored 3.31 goals per game and they have allowed 2.85 goals against per game, while also going 13.2% on the power play and 80.3% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with eight goals and 17 assists, while Seth Jarvis has added 16 goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 5-7-2 with a 3.15 goals against average and an .875 save percentage this year. 

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 games at Lenovo Center following a home loss.
• The Predators have lost each of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine road games following a road win.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five games following a home loss.
• The Predators have lost the first period in five of their last six games as underdogs.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Predators and Hurricanes.
• The Hurricanes have lost two of their last three games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games at Lenovo Center.
• The Predators have won the third period in five of their last six games against the Hurricanes.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Predators’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Hurricanes’ last five games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last three games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 12 of the Predators’ last 13 games following a road win.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Nikolaj Ehlers has scored the last goal in three of his last four appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.
• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games.
• Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Central Division opponents.
• Seth Jarvis has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites against the Predators.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Ryan O’Reilly has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Hurricanes.
• Brady Skjei has recorded at least one point in 11 of his last 12 appearances in night games at Lenovo Center.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances at Lenovo Center.

Predators vs Hurricanes Prediction 

Nashville comes into this contest last in their division, but they have won four of their last five games and have plenty of momentum. The Predators are 4-5-2 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 8-4-1 at home. Carolina has had some struggles over the last two weeks and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. I don’t love what I am seeing from the Carolina offense and Nashville is defending much better, so I like the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5