Hurricanes vs Coyotes Odds, Pick & Prediction for Friday Night Hockey (Feb. 16)

The only game on the NHL this Friday night pits the Carolina Hurricanes (30-17-5) against the Arizona Coyotes (23-25-4). Puck drop is slated for 9:00 PM ET at Mullet Arena in Tempe, with NHL Network picking up the broadcast nationally.

Oddsmakers are heavily favoring the Hurricanes, setting them as significant road favorites in the Friday NHL odds. The Coyotes are available as notable home underdogs as they aim to snap a seven-game losing skid.

Let’s get into our Hurricanes vs Coyotes prediction, as we break down the NHL odds and two sides.

Hurricanes vs Coyotes Odds

In the Hurricanes vs Coyotes odds, the Canes are heavy -190 favorites, giving them 66% implied probability to emerge victorious on Friday Night Hockey.

Odds as of Feb. 15, 2024 at BetMGM Sportsbook. Bet on the NHL with the BetMGM promo code.

Hurricanes vs Coyotes History

The Hurricanes have simply dominated the recent series between these clubs. Carolina has won three straight over Arizona, including a 3-1 home victory last month.

The Hurricanes scored twice in the final minute of that contest to pull out the win. Overall, Carolina has won seven of the last nine meetings with the Coyotes.

Hurricanes Betting Trends

The Hurricanes enter this matchup red-hot, having won three straight games and 10 of their last 12 contests. Carolina has found the back of the net 21 times over its last five outings. Sebastian Aho has led the offensive surge with five goals and 10 points during the five-game span.

As favorites on the moneyline, Carolina has been a smart bet this season. The Hurricanes are 30-17 straight up when laying -200 or less. This means you shouldn’t be afraid of potentially laying the juice in the Friday NHL odds.

The Canes have also been a very profitable over team in 2024, going over the posted total in 13 of their last 16 contests. Carolina ranks fifth in the NHL in scoring this campaign at 3.38 goals per game.

The Canes are expected to turn in goal to Pyotr Kochetkov, who is 13-9-3 with a .902 save percentage and 2.52 GAA. Frederik Andersen has returned to practice following his blood clotting issue, and is expected to be the backup Friday night.

Coyotes Betting Trends

The Coyotes come into this game on a seven-game losing streak and have struggled mightily as of late. They have scored just 16 goals over those seven losses while allowing 31. Arizona’s offense has gone cold, tallying two goals or fewer in four of the seven defeats.

The Coyotes have also struggled on the road during the skid, going 0-6-1 away from home. Despite the recent slide, Arizona has been solid for bettors when playing as heavy underdogs this season. The Coyotes are 12-9 against the spread when getting +150 or more on the moneyline.

The Yotes also tend to play under the total when getting big plus-money odds, going under in 39 of 51 games this year. Something to consider for Friday, however, is the team will be starting their weaker goalie, at least based on the metrics.

Arizona’s projected starting goalie for Friday is Karel Vejmelka, who is 6-12-2 with a .900 save percentage and 3.36 goals against average. Connor Ingram (.912 SV%) is dealing with an unspecified ailment and won’t be available as the backup.

Hurricanes vs Coyotes Prediction

The Hurricanes are heavy favorites at -190 on the moneyline for good reason. Their offense is firing on all cylinders right now while Arizona is struggling to score.

Expect Carolina to extend its winning streak against the snake-bitten Coyotes. Back the Hurricanes on the puck line (-1.5 at +128) as they should be able to win by multiple goals given the current form of both squads.