Carolina Hurricanes at Toronto Maple Leafs odds, picks and predictions

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The Carolina Hurricanes (44-14-8) and Toronto Maple Leafs (40-18-9) meet Friday at Scotiabank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes won as -222 home favorites 5-3 vs. the Winnipeg Jets Tuesday. C Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored 2 goals for the Hurricanes, who bounced back after 2 straight losses.

The Maple Leafs lost 2-1 in the shootout as -136 home favorites Wednesday vs. the Colorado Avalanche. D Morgan Rielly scored the lone goal for the Maple Leafs, who lost their 2nd straight game.

This is the 2nd meeting this season between these teams. Toronto won 3-1 as a +149 road underdog as the Under (6.5) cashed Nov. 6.