Carolina Hurricanes vs Calgary Flames Betting Picks & Predictions
On Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes (14-9-1) will take on the Calgary Flames (10-12-0-3) in an inter-conference clash. The Hurricanes had a disappointing road defeat against
Game outlook
On Thursday, the Carolina Hurricanes (14-9-1) will take on the Calgary Flames (10-12-0-3) in an inter-conference clash. The Hurricanes had a disappointing road defeat against the Jets on Monday and will visit Edmonton on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Flames come into this matchup after a home loss to the Wild on Tuesday. Both teams earned a victory in their two meetings last year. Carolina is the favored team, with an opening line of -120 which has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hurricanes -120 | Flames +105
Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+195) | Flames +1.5 (-235)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 55%.
Carolina Hurricanes
Led by Sebastian Aho with 22 points on the season, Seth Jarvis with 19 points, and Martin Necas with 18 points, the Hurricanes have been dealing with a tough road trek recently. This has been exacerbated by the injury of #1 goalie Frederik Andersen and a subpar record and save percentage by Antti Raanta which has put Pyotr Kochetkov in the spotlight. Sometimes you're good Sometimes you're lucky Sometimes you're good and lucky pic.twitter.com/wNoxqEd662
Calgary Flames Analysis
Elias Lindholm leads the squad in points (17) while Nazem Kadri (16) and Blake Coleman (13), also are scoring for the team. Jacob Markstrom (7-8-2 record, 2.95 GAA, .896 save %) deals with a hand injury and Dan Vladar (4-3-1, 3.45 GAA, .877 save %) likely will start in his absence. The captain strikes! pic.twitter.com/8Hn7Fqsm3z