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The Carolina Hurricanes (21-11-1) square off against the Nashville Predators (10-17-7) at Bridgestone Arena on Monday, December 23 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes took down the New York Rangers 3-1 in their most recent game, while the Predators are coming off a 3-2 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Monday's game.
During the last 10 contests for the Predators (3-5-2), their offense has scored 23 goals while their defense has conceded 26 goals. They have registered 24 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (8.3%).
Hurricanes vs. Predators Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-125)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes have a 21-11-1 record overall, with a 2-1-3 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Carolina is 4-2-0 (eight points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 26 games (21-4-1, 43 points).
- In the 13 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-6-1 record (13 points).
- In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 16-8-1 (33 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to record eight points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have earned a record of 2-7-9 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 10-17-7.
- Nashville has earned 13 points (3-4-7) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators recorded just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
- When Nashville has scored two goals this season, they've earned eight points (1-7-6 record).
- The Predators have earned 19 points in their 13 games with more than two goals scored.
- Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded nine points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 6-5-4 (16 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.52 | Goals Scored | 2.32 | 32nd |
| 7th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 16th |
| 2nd | 31.8 | Shots | 29.2 | 11th |
| 3rd | 25.2 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| 6th | 26.42% | Power Play % | 17.35% | 24th |
| 2nd | 86.11% | Penalty Kill % | 87.25% | 1st |
Hurricanes vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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