- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flames
- Hurricanes vs. Flames Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | RSN | CBC
The Carolina Hurricanes (40-16) visit Scotiabank Saddledome to take on the Calgary Flames (24-30) on Mar. 7 in Calgary, AB. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Hurricanes vs. Flames Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Flames Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 +125 | 6 -118 | -190 |
| Flames | +1.5 -155 | 6 -102 | +155 |
Hurricanes vs Flames Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 76.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Hurricanes vs Flames Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 71.4% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games (+8.35 Units / 76% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games (+7.05 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 9 of their last 15 games (+6.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 6 of their last 10 away games (+6.00 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games (+5.50 Units / 20% ROI)
Flames Best Bets & Trends
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.55 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.70 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.50 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Calgary Flames have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+5.45 Units / 13% ROI)
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 24-38 against the spread this NHL season (-9.35 Units / -13.41% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 40-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.8 Units /3.4% ROI
- Hurricanes are 33-28 when betting the Over for +1.55 Units / 2.22% ROI
- Hurricanes are 28-33 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units /-11.49% ROI
Flames Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Flames are 33-27 against the spread this NHL season (-7.85 Units /-7.18% ROI).
- Flames are 24-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.4 Units / -17.27% ROI
- Flames are 28-29 when betting the Over for -3.55 Units / -5.2% ROI
- Flames are 29-28 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -0.75% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Flames vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -130 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
| Kevin Bahl (CAL) | 0.5 +220 | 0.5 -300 |
| Connor Zary (CAL) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -150 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Flames vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mikael Backlund (CAL) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
| Taylor Hall (CAR) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
| Morgan Frost (CAL) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -155 |
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Flames
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 85-55 (.607) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 38-22 (.633) this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Flames: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Flames are 24-36 (.400) this season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Flames were 21-34 (.382) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — tied for 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .456
The Flames were 28-18 (.609) when outshooting their opponents last season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .553
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 208 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have recorded 2,192 shots this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes had 89 forecheck chances in the third period last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 446 forecheck chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
Flames Offensive Stats & Trends
The Flames have 4 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Flames scored on 5% of rush chances in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Flames have scored on 7% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Flames have scored on 5% of rush chances in the second period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 12% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 16% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8%
Flames Defensive Stats & Trends
The Flames allowed 5 forecheck chances in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 205 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames have allowed 183 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Flames allowed 1.6 rush chances per game in the first period last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
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