A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Carolina Hurricanes dueling the Arizona Coyotes on Saturday at Gila River Arena.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Hurricanes to win this game 3.4-1.7. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Coyotes sit at 14-14-1 on the season; in comparison, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently 11-14-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Arizona is 15-9-5 OU, and Carolina is 10-9-10 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Carolina injuries news.
The Hurricanes – Coyotes odds would favor the Hurricanes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Arizona is rated No. 30 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Carolina is at No. 20.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Arizona's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 2.66 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.03 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 14.95% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 74.65% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hurricanes were a 5-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Ducks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Carolina at +162 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
Arizona won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Wild on December 11. Bettors who backed the Coyotes at +129 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Carolina is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
- Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
- Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
- Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Philadelphia, Tuesday, December 15th
Arizona home to Columbus, Thursday, December 17th