The Edmonton Oilers (1-2-0) are looking to rebound from a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on home ice Tuesday but face a tough test in the undefeated Carolina Hurricanes (3-0-0).
Hurricanes vs Oilers betting picks suggest a close matchup between two of the league’s best offenses. Hurricanes vs Oilers betting picks is one of 12 NHL schedule on Thursday.
Jack Campbell is expected to start between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers, while Frederik Andersen starts for Carolina in a battle of former Toronto Maple Leafs starting goaltenders.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Edmonton Oilers Game
Matchup Info
- Venue: Rogers Place
- Start Time: 10 p.m. EST
- Where to Watch: BSSO, SNOL
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is tied for first in the NHL standings, at least in winning percentage. The team is 3-0 through the first three NHL games of the season and has outscored its opponents 11-3.
Carolina began its season with a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets and followed that up with wins over the San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken.
The Hurricanes are beginning a three-game stretch through Western Canada and are in the middle of a five-game road trip. Martin Necas and Andrei Svechnikov lead the team’s players in NHL stats with five points each.
Key Injuries
Max Pacioretty is the most notable absence for the Hurricanes vs Oilers betting picks on Thursday, although it’s not surprising.
Carolina acquired Pacioretty from the Vegas Golden Knights in the offseason, but he subsequently underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles. He’s expected to miss the first half of the season.
Ondrej Kase is also out for the Hurricanes. Signed by the team in the offseason, Kase left the team’s first game of the season against the Columbus Blue Jackets and is believed to have suffered a concussion.
Betting Trends to Know
While Carolina is undefeated this season, it is just 2-1 against the spread (puck line). They’ve hit the under in every game this season, but that’s just because they’ve only allowed three goals in three games.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers, expected to be one of the top NHL teams in the standings this season and a likely Stanley Cup contender, have once again gotten off to a disappointing start to the season. Edmonton won its season opener after falling behind 3-0 but has lost two in a row.
Edmonton’s 4-2 loss to Buffalo was especially surprising, considering the Oilers outshot the Sabres 48-24, including 23-5 in the third period. Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie stopped 22 shots in the third period.
Key Injuries
Some of the Oilers injuried are:
- Mike Smith
- Oscar Klefbom
- Tyler Benson
Were all placed on long-term IR before the start of the season. Rookie Dylan Holloway, meanwhile, left Tuesday’s game after being hit by defenseman Ilya Lybushkin.
Betting Trends to Know
For those interested in Hurricanes vs Oilers betting picks, the Oilers are 1-2 against the spread this season and are 1-1-1 in over/under, meaning they’ve hit the number exactly once. It’s been a tough team to read so far for each of its NHL matchups.
Hurricanes vs. Oilers Odds Breakdown
Moneyline
The Oilers, despite being lower in the NHL standings, are the betting favorites on the moneyline at -120. Carolina is the slight betting underdog, paying out even money at +100.
Puckline
The puck line, or the spread in most other sports, is almost always +/- 1.5 in hockey. For Hurricanes vs Oilers betting picks, the Hurricanes are listed at -230 (+1.5), and the Oilers are paying out +195 (-1.5).
Over/Under
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5. The over pays out -130, while the under pays out +110.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Edmonton Oilers Betting Picks
Moneyline
Carolina is going to be one of the best teams in the league this season, but the Oilers are due for a big performance against a competitive team after losing to the Sabres. The team needs to prove it can build off last season and will score a win at home Thursday.
NHL Pick: Oilers (-120)
Puckline
Edmonton isn’t going to cruise to victory, however. Carolina is a great road team and should make it close – just hope there are no empty net goals.
NHL Pick: Hurricanes +1.5 (-230)
Over/Under
This has the potential to be a high-scoring game, but the Oilers will play a structured and disciplined game to limit power-play opportunities and keep the Hurricanes off the board.
Also, keep in mind the Hurricanes have hit the under in each of its three games this season.
NHL Pick: Under 6.5 (+105)
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Edmonton Oilers Score Prediction
Final Score: Edmonton Oilers win 3-2
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