Carolina Hurricanes (43-23-4) vs Nashville Predators (26-36-8)
Game Info: Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -270 / Nashville Predators +220 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Predators vs Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 25th 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 26-36-8 this year after they lost to St. Louis by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Nashville cut the deficit to 2-1 early in the second period, but they allowed the last two goals in the game to seal the loss. The Predators outshot St. Louis by a total of 32-18, won 55.6% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from Forsberg, while Annunen stopped 14 out of 17 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Predators defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-2 but did lose to the Ducks by a score of 4-1 before that. Nashville has lost five of their last six games, and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 60 points. Nashville has scored 2.54 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.26 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 28 goals, 37 assists, and 252 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 19 goals, 30 assists, and 195 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 17-27-6 with a 2.92 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 43-23-4 this season after they defeated Anaheim by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Carolina was tied at one in the second period, but they scored four of the last five goals in the game for the win. The Hurricanes recorded 37 shots on goal, won 58.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Hall (3), Jankowski, and Martinook, while Andersen stopped 35 out of 37 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hurricanes lost to the Kings by a score of 7-2 but did beat the Sharks by a score of 3-1 before that. Carolina has won nine of their last ten games, and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 90 points. Carolina has scored 3.24 goals per game, and they have allowed 2.66 goals per game while also averaging 17.9% on the power play and 84.9% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 26 goals, 39 assists, and 178 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 27 goals, 26 assists, and 165 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 25-12-3 with a 2.49 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Predators
- The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 night games.
- The Predators have lost seven of their last eight road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games.
- The Predators have lost the third period in each of their last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last seven Tuesday games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Predators’ last four night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in four of the last five games between the Predators and Hurricanes.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last three games as underdogs.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five home appearances against Central Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Central Division opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded a point in seven of the Hurricanes’ last eight games.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators’ last four night games at Lenovo Center.
- Ryan O’Reilly has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against the Hurricanes.
- Brady Skjei has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances in night games at Lenovo Center.
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Predators vs Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina was able to bounce back from that blowout loss to the Kings with a win over the Ducks last time out, and they will be back on home ice here. The Hurricanes are 27-7-1 at home this year, while the Predators are 8-22-5 on the road. Nashville has lost five of their last six games, and they have scored one goal or fewer in all five of those losses. The Predators did beat Carolina by a score of 5-2 back in December, but these two teams are heading in opposite directions, and Nashville continues to be the biggest disappointment in the NHL. Take Carolina -1.5 here.