Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 18

Fans wait for Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, May 26, 2022.
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  • The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Senators
  • Senators vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Ottawa Senators visit Lenovo Center to take on theCarolina Hurricanes on Apr. 18 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 3:00 pm.

The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Senators vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6 total goals.

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

Senators vs Hurricanes 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.

Senators vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 83.9% 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 Ottawa Senators have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+11.40 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 11 of their last 15 away games (+8.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 away games (+7.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+7.30 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 3P Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+12.05 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+7.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+6.90 Units / 31% ROI)

Senators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Senators are 40-42 against the spread this NHL season (+5.5 Units / 5.08% ROI).

  • Senators are 44-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units /-2.54% ROI
  • Senators are 42-38 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -0.65% ROI
  • Senators are 38-42 when betting the Under for -7 Units /-7.87% ROI

Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Hurricanes are 33-49 against the spread this NHL season (-9 Units /-9.57% ROI).

  • Hurricanes are 53-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 4.41% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 44-37 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 2.95% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 37-44 when betting the Under for -11 Units / -12.3% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Senators

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) +170
Seth Jarvis (CAR) +195
Sebastian Aho (CAR) +200
Tim Stutzle (Ott) +220
Brady Tkachuk (Ott) +240
Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) +270

Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Senators

Player Name Over Under
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Shane Pinto (OTT) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Logan Stankoven (CAR) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
Taylor Hall (CAR) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155

Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Senators

Player Name Over Under
Thomas Chabot (OTT) 1.5 +100 1.5 -135
Shane Pinto (OTT) 1.5 -115 1.5 -118
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 1.5 -175 1.5 +130
Logan Stankoven (CAR) 1.5 -150 1.5 +110
Taylor Hall (CAR) 1.5 -125 1.5 -110

Senators: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes

The Senators are 17-27 (.386) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .469

The Senators are 12-9 (.571) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .526

The Senators are 31-18 (.633) when outshooting their opponents this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .523

The Senators were 7-10 (.412) when tied after the second period last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Senators

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 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 41-12 (.774) when having 3 or more xG. this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .608

The Senators have 21 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have drawn 103 penalties in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have 41 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2

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

The Hurricanes have recorded 35.2 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8

The Hurricanes had 89 forecheck chances in the third period last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes recorded 34.3 shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3

The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 28% of second chance opportunities in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 14%

The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 22% of rush chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Senators have a .892 save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .900

The Senators have a .791 slot save percentage in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .839

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 have allowed opponents to score on 11% 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 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 15% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%


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