- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Oilers
- Hurricanes vs. Oilers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | RSNW
The Carolina Hurricanes (39-16) visit Rogers Place to take on the Edmonton Oilers (30-24) on Mar. 6 in Edmonton. The puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Hurricanes vs. Oilers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Oilers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 +110 | -110 |
| Oilers | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 -135 | -110 |
Hurricanes vs Oilers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 57.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Hurricanes vs Oilers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 52.4% 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 hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 7 of their last 10 games (+6.70 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 games (+5.55 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+5.30 Units / 14% ROI)
Oilers Best Bets & Trends
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+9.00 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+8.10 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games (+7.75 Units / 68% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+6.55 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Edmonton Oilers have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 25 games (+3.45 Units / 14% ROI)
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 23-38 against the spread this NHL season (-11.35 Units / -16.52% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 39-22 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.8 Units /2.53% ROI
- Hurricanes are 32-28 when betting the Over for +0.5 Units / 0.73% ROI
- Hurricanes are 28-32 when betting the Under for -6.45 Units /-9.81% ROI
Oilers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Oilers are 23-39 against the spread this NHL season (-9.3 Units /-12.91% ROI).
- Oilers are 30-32 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.55 Units / -17.67% ROI
- Oilers are 36-23 when betting the Over for +10.8 Units / 15.46% ROI
- Oilers are 23-36 when betting the Under for -15.9 Units / -23.43% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Oilers vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 1.5 -118 | 1.5 -110 |
| Mattias Ekholm (EDM) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -140 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Oilers vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (EDM) | 1.5 -190 | 1.5 +135 |
| Connor McDavid (EDM) | 3.5 +135 | 3.5 -185 |
| Darnell Nurse (EDM) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 -105 |
| Evan Bouchard (EDM) | 2.5 -118 | 2.5 -115 |
| Leon Draisaitl (EDM) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +130 |
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Oilers
The Hurricanes are 38-22 (.633) this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 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 30-13 (.698) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Oilers: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Oilers are 2-5 (.286) when tied after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 125-96 (.566) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers were 47-32 (.595) last season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Oilers are 77-64 (.546) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 178 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 206 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 74 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have recorded 35.3 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.0
Oilers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have averaged 1.22 expected goals per game in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
The Oilers have averaged 20.5 high danger chances per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17.2
The Oilers have averaged 18.9 high danger chances per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.9
The Oilers have scored 56 power play goals this season — most among NHL Teams
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 have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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 had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
Oilers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Oilers have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 22% of second chance opportunities since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Oilers have allowed opponents to score on 25% of second chance opportunities this season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
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