Utah Hockey Club vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 2/8/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Utah Hockey Club vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview

The Utah Hockey Club is 23-22-9 this year after they defeated Columbus in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Utah blew a 2-1 lead late in the second period, but they were able to rally and get the win near the end of overtime. The Hockey Club outshot Columbus by a total of 33-22, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Crouse, Guenther, and Maatta, while Ingram stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Hockey Club defeated the Flyers by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Blues by a score of 2-1 before that. Utah has lost five of their last seven games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 55 points. Utah has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 2.91 goals against per game, while also averaging 21.3% on the power play and 82.5% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 18 goals, 39 assists, and 140 shots on goal, while Nick Schmaltz has added 11 goals, 30 assists, and 118 shots on goal. Karel Vejmelka is 12-14-4 with a 2.46 goals against average and a .910 save percentage this season. 

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 32-19-4 this season after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Carolina cut the deficit from 2-0 to 2-1 late in the third period, but they weren’t able to complete the comeback. The Hurricanes outshot Minnesota by a total of 38-24, won 59.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got their lone goal from Aho, while Andersen stopped 22 out of 24 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Hurricanes lost to the Jets by a score of 3-0 and the Kings by a score of 4-2. Carolina has lost three games in a row and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 68 points. Carolina has scored 3.22 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 19.6% on the power play and 85.6% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 18 goals, 34 assists, and 143 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 20 goals, 21 assists, and 124 shots on goal this year. Pyotr Kochetkov is 19-10-3 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this season. 

Why the Hurricanes will beat the Hockey Club 

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last four games at Lenovo Center following a road loss.
• Utah has lost each of its last three games following a road win.
• Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in five of their last six home games against opponents on a winning streak.
• Utah has lost the third period in each of its last four games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of Utah’s last seven games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Hurricanes’ last five home games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in nine of Utah’s last 10 games following a road win.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in four of the Hurricanes’ last five games at Lenovo Center.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight home appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.

Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts

• Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in eight of his last nine appearances in day games.
• Clayton Keller has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Dylan Guenther has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Utah Hockey Club vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 

Carolina comes into this game trying to snap a three game losing streak, but two of those losses were on the road. The Hurricanes are 20-6-1 at home this year, while the Hockey Club is 14-10-3 on the road. Utah has won back to back games in overtime, but they have been very low scoring over the last two months. I don’t trust this Utah offense at all and I expect Carolina to get back on track on home ice. Take the Canes -1.5 here.