Oilers vs Hurricanes Prediction
The Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at PNC Arena.
What an Awful Season for the Oilers
The Oilers come into this game with a 5-11-1 record overall and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Oilers scored three goals while the defense gave up five goals and that led to the defeat. Connor McDavid put up two goals, but it doesn’t seem to matter what he does with how bad the offense has been. The Oilers on the season are averaging 2.94 goals while their defense is giving up 3.88 goals per game. Leon Draisaitl has scored six goals and added 16 assists.
Oilers Betting Trends
- The home team has won six of the Oilers' last seven games.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in nine of the Oilers' last 11 games as underdogs.
- The home team has won the third period in six of the Oilers' last seven games.
Hurricanes Need Strong Defense Again
The Hurricanes sit with a 10-7-0 record and they looked good in the last game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins only managed two goals against the Hurricanes, and Carolina won by two goals. The Hurricanes on the season are averaging 3.24 goals while their defense is giving up 3.18 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th but this game is going to come down to the defense stepping up. Antti Raanta is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 5-2 record and a save percentage of 2.88.
Hurricanes Betting Trends
- The Hurricanes have won seven of their last eight games at PNC Arena against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites following a win.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in four of their last five games as home favorites following a home win.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Hurricanes' last six games against Pacific Division opponents.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Oilers are averaging 2.94 goals per game and although they can be a talented offensive team they are going to struggle her.e The Hurricanes are averaging 3.24 goals per game and this Oilers defense is again going to struggle here. Look for the Hurricanes to score at least six goals here and that will be the difference as Carolina is going to get the job done here. Back the Hurricanes.
