The NHL standings continue to tighten up with every game that is played, and there are a handful of NHL matchups on the schedule Friday night. The Carolina Hurricanes host the Ottawa Senators in a game that should be dominated by the home team.
Ottawa is a team that is clinging to playoff hopes in the Atlantic Division, but they have work to do. Carolina sits atop the Metropolitan Division, and they are also playing some great hockey of late.
You will notice right away when looking at the Senators vs Hurricanes odds that this could be a mismatch. We are in for another great bout on the NHL schedule today!
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Odds
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Information
Ottawa Senators vs Carolina Hurricanes
Location: PNC Arena, Raleigh, NC.
Date and Time: Friday, February 24, 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+
Recent Scores
Looking at the NHL stats is important when making an NHL betting pick, but you also want to look at some recent scores. Ottawa comes into this game with 58 points on the year, while Carolina currently sits at 84 total points.
The Senators have dropped two of their last three games, and that leaves them playing some desperate hockey. Carolina comes into this game having won four straight, and they will look to stay red-hot with a win.
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Analysis
Both of these NHL teams have been pretty strong on the offensive end of the ice this season, but the difference comes on the defensive end. The Ottawa Senators scorers are averaging over three goals per game this season, but they are giving up 3.20 goals per game.
The Carolina Hurricanes odds just continue to improve as the season has moved on, and they have been dominating teams throughout. Carolina is averaging 3.38 goals per game this season while holding opponents to just 2.6 goals per game.
Brady Tkachuk is having a good year for the Senators, as he leads the team with 36 assists and 60 total points. The Senators don’t really have any other NHL player stats that tend to stand out, and it’s going to take a team effort to come up with a win in this game.
Carolina has a ton of different players that have stepped up on offense, and that has made them pretty dangerous. The Hurricanes are led by Martin Necas and his 51 total points on the year, but Sebastian Aho and Brent Burns have played well, also.
The Senators are going to have to slow this game down on both ends of the ice, but that won’t be easy to do on the road. Carolina is coming into this game with a ton of confidence, and they will be looking to take some chances on both ends.
The NHL injury report is another thing that you need to look at when making a bet on this matchup, and both teams are in pretty good shape. Jake Sanderson is on injured reserve for Ottawa and will miss this game, while Carolina doesn’t appear to have anyone out of the lineup.
Odds Breakdown
There are plenty of Senators vs Hurricanes odds to look at with this game, and those odds will determine the different NHL picks to make. These NHL odds also give you a quick glimpse into each matchup, and they show a mismatch in this one.
Ottawa Senators
Moneyline: +205
Spread: +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+100)
Carolina Hurricanes
Moneyline: -255
Spread: -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under: Under 6.5 (-125)
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick and Prediction
You have to look at more than just the Senators vs Hurricanes odds when making a pick in this game, but taking the favorite is the way to go. There just isn’t a way for Ottawa to keep this game close, as they are playing one of the best teams in the league.
The two NHL picks today that you should make are taking the Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 to win by at least two and betting the over 6.5 total goals. Carolina takes care of business at home in a high-scoring affair.
- Pick 1: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (-105)
- Pick 2: Over 6.5 (+100)
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