The Carolina Hurricanes (8-3-1) play their 13th game in the NHL schedule tonight as they visit FLA Live Arena in Sunrise to play the Florida Panthers (7-5-1).
NHL Standings
Carolina is third in the NHL standings for the Metropolitan Division, while the Panthers are fifth in the competitive Atlantic Division.
Frederik Andersen is the expected starter for the Carolina Hurricanes, but it’s worth noting he did leave practice Tuesday with an undisclosed injury.
He has a 5-3-0 record with a 2.72 goals-against average (GAA) and a .891 save percentage. Antti Raanta will start for the Hurricanes if Andersen is unable to play.
Sergei Bobrovsky starts for Florida in the Hurricanes vs Panthers picks. The veteran Russian netminder is 3-4-1 this season with a 3.28 GAA and a .897 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers
- Date and Time: November 9, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
- Venue: FLA Live Arena
- Location: Sunrise, FL
- How to Watch: BSSO, BSFLX
Last Game Record
Hurricanes’ Last Game Record
Carolina is one of the best NHL teams and a favorite to win the Stanley Cup. They have been playing well as of late but lost their last game 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The result was somewhat surprising as Toronto had played less than 24 hours prior against the Boston Bruins and had to travel.
Before that, Carolina won four in a row against the Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, and Philadelphia Flyers.
Panthers’ Last Game Record
The Panthers, meanwhile, have alternated wins and losses over the last six games. Florida is coming off a 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks Sunday but lost 5-4 to the Los Angeles Kings the night before.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers Betting Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Analysis
Carolina enters the Hurricanes vs Panthers picks game winners of five of the last six games. They’ve done this well without its offense clicking as it was expected.
Carolina is just T17th among NHL teams in goals per game at 3.08, but has received timely goals and solid goaltending – it ranks 10th in the league at 2.83 goals allowed per game.
Carolina has actually been better away from PNC Arena this season. The Hurricanes are 5-1-1 on the road this season and just 3-2-0 at home.
There’s a somewhat surprising name atop the NHL player stats for the Hurricanes as Martin Necas leads the team in scoring 17 points in 12 games. He’s almost halfway to his point total (40) from last season.
Florida Panthers Betting Analysis
The Panthers haven’t quite hit their stride yet after making major offseason moves, including sending Jonathan Huberdeau and McKenzie Weegar to the Calgary Flames for Matthew Tkachuk.
Florida Panthers picks are T14th and T17th in goals for and against, respectively. They have the third-worst shooting and power-play percentage in the league.
The Panthers’ slow start hasn’t at all been because they’re missing Huberdeau.
Tkachuk’s Leadership
Tkachuk leads the team offensively with 17 points and has been a dominant force at both ends of the ice.
He will; however, miss the Hurricanes vs Panthers picks as he’s serving a two-game suspension for putting his stick between the cage of Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick.
The NHL injury report for this game reads like a novel. Florida is without Anthony Duclair, Tkachuk, Patrik Hornqvist, and Aaron Ekblad. Carolina is missing Max Pacioretty, Ondrej Kase, and Ryan Suzuki.
Odds Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes are the slight betting underdog in this toss-up of a game. BetOnline has the team listed at -102 on the moneyline and -250 on the +1.5 puckline. The over/under for the Hurricanes vs Panthers picks is 6.5. The over and under payout is -120 and +109, respectively.
Florida Panthers
The Panthers are as the NHL betting odds favorite at -108 on the moneyline. They’re paying out +210 on the -1.5 moneyline.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers Betting Pick and Prediction
This should be a close game, but there are some things to keep in mind. Tkachuk will be out for the Panthers, and Andersen could miss the game for the Hurricanes.
Florida is just 3-10 against the spread this season, so don’t expect them to win by two, especially without Tkachuk.
A low-scoring game won by the visiting Hurricanes seems like the safest bet for tonight’s game.
NHL Pick 1: Hurricanes (-102)
NHL Pick 2: Under 6.5 (+110)
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