The Carolina Hurricanes will be looking for the second straight victory Friday when they visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Maple Leafs.
This should be one of the more entertaining NHL matchups on the NHL schedule today. The Leafs will be looking to get back into the W column after two straight losses.
Read further as we take a look at the NHL standings, NHL player stats, and more to assist you in making an accurate Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs prediction.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup Information
Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
Date and Time: Friday, March 17, 2023, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NHL Network
Recent Scores
The Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs have met once already this season.
In the last game between these two, the Maple Leafs emerged victorious 3-1. Center John Tavares scored the game-winning goal in the third period, and goaltender Erik Kallgren stopped 29 of 30 shots to secure the victory.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes come into play with a record of 44-14-8, good for 96 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Hurricanes currently sit in first place in the Metropolitan Division, one point ahead of the New Jersey Devils. The Hurricanes snapped a two-game skid by winning their last game 5-3 over the Winnipeg Jets.
If you are planning to bet on Carolina Hurricanes, you need to be aware of the NHL player stats for that team. The Hurricanes are led offensively by center Martin Necas, who has 25 goals and 36 assists for 61 points.
Fellow center Sebastian Aho leads the team with 27 goals, and defenseman Brent Burns leads Carolina with 39 assists. Carolina has nine players with double-digit goal totals, with three of those players having at least 20 goals each.
Between the pipes, goaltender Frederik Andersen has a record of 17-7-0 with a goals-against average of 2.41 and a save percentage of .903.
Injury Report
Glancing at the NHL injury report, the Hurricanes are without right winger Andrei Svechnikov, who is on injured reserve.
Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into play with a record of 40-18-9, good for 89 points. Looking at the NHL standings, the Maple Leafs currently sit in second place in the Atlantic Division, 18 points behind the Boston Bruins. Toronto has lost two straight games but earned a point in their most recent contest, a 2-1 shootout loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
Taking a look at the Toronto Maple Leafs team stats, they are averaging 3.39 goals per game, which puts them seventh when you put the team stats next to the NHL stats. Also, they are allowing 2.66 goals per contest. Looking at the NHL player stats, the Maple Leafs are led offensively by right-winger Mitch Marner, who has 24 goals and 62 assists for 86 points.
Right winger William Nylander leads the team with 35 goals. Toronto has seven players with double-digit goal totals, with five of those players having 20 goals or more.
Between the pipes, goaltender Ilya Samsonov has a record of 23-8-3 with a goals-against average of 2.36 and a save percentage of .916.
Odds Breakdown
Carolina Hurricanes
- Moneyline: +100
- Spread: +1.5
- Over/Under: 6.0
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Moneyline: -120
- Spread: -1.5
- Over/Under: 6.0
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick and Prediction
This game will be one of the tougher NHL picks today because both of these teams are talented and relatively healthy. The NHL odds show that this Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs prediction is not an easy one to make. They have played one game that was tight throughout, and a late goal decided it.
However, to make this Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs prediction, the thing that stands out to me is Carolina’s road record of 20-6-6.
Take the Hurricanes to win and the under to hit in another close game.
- Pick 1: Carolina +100
- Pick 2: Under 6.0
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