Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, May 9

Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty, center, celebrates with the fans during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 2-0.
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NHL OddsLive Betting
  • The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Flyers
  • Hurricanes vs. Flyers Total (Over/Under): 5 goals
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The Carolina Hurricanes visit Xfinity Mobile Arena to take on the Philadelphia Flyers on May 9 in Philadelphia, PA. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00 pm.

The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Hurricanes vs. Flyers Over/Under is 5 total goals.

Hurricanes vs. Flyers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Hurricanes vs Flyers Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Hurricanes vs Flyers Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 76.3% 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


  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+14.30 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 away games (+12.05 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games (+11.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 away games (+9.30 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.25 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+10.00 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+8.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Flyers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.65 Units / 36% ROI)

Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Hurricanes are 38-51 against the spread this NHL season (-3.8 Units / -3.71% ROI).

  • Hurricanes are 60-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.35 Units /8.55% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 45-43 when betting the Over for -3.05 Units / -3.06% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 43-45 when betting the Under for -5.75 Units /-5.91% ROI

Flyers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Flyers are 57-34 against the spread this NHL season (+12.7 Units /8.25% ROI).

  • Flyers are 47-44 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.45 Units / 10.41% ROI
  • Flyers are 40-46 when betting the Over for -11 Units / -10.89% ROI
  • Flyers are 46-40 when betting the Under for +1.75 Units / 1.75% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Flyers vs Hurricanes

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Seth Jarvis (CAR) +200
Sebastian Aho (CAR) +210
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) +220
Logan Stankoven (CAR) +220
Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) +240
Porter Martone (PHI) +310

Points Per Game Predictions for Flyers vs Hurricanes

Player Name Over Under
Rasmus Ristolainen (PHI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -210
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 0.5 +120 0.5 -160
Travis Sanheim (PHI) 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Matvei Michkov (PHI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Jordan Staal (CAR) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200

Shots on Goal Predictions for Flyers vs Hurricanes

Player Name Over Under
Rasmus Ristolainen (PHI) 1.5 +100 1.5 -140
Tyson Foerster (PHI) 1.5 -140 1.5 +100
Matvei Michkov (PHI) 1.5 -118 1.5 -115
Jordan Staal (CAR) 1.5 +125 1.5 -175
Jaccob Slavin (CAR) 1.5 +120 1.5 -160

Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Flyers

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 51-28 (.646) this season — 2nd 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 104-37 (.738) when having 3 or more xG. since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .622

Flyers: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes

The Flyers were 33-46 (.418) last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Flyers are 73-84 (.465) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Flyers are 98-122 (.445) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Flyers were 20-31 (.392) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432

The Hurricanes have 260 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 227 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 98 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08

The Flyers have 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have secondary assisted on 14 goals while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have 13 cycle chances while shorthanded since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have drawn 9 penalties in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have allowed 6 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have a .806 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828

The Flyers allowed 7 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams

The Flyers have a .886 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900


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