Hurricanes vs. Ducks Prediction & Picks - January 12

The Carolina Hurricanes (26-15-2) and Anaheim Ducks (17-20-5) square off at PNC Arena on Sunday, January 12 at 5:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes took down the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 in their most recent game, while the Ducks are coming off a 6-0 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Sunday's hockey action.

During the past 10 games for the Ducks, their offense has totaled 24 goals while their defense has conceded 32 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 24 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored two goals (8.3% conversion rate).

Hurricanes vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Hurricanes 4, Ducks 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-541)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have a 26-15-2 record overall, with a 3-2-5 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
• Carolina is 5-3-0 (10 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
• The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals in 31 games (25-4-2, 52 points).
• In the 15 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 7-6-2 to register 16 points.
• When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 21-10-2 (44 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents nine times, and went 4-5-0 (eight points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

• The Ducks have a record of 17-20-5 this season and are 5-5-10 in overtime games.
• Anaheim has earned 16 points (6-6-4) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Ducks scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
• When Anaheim has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned five points (1-9-3 record).
• The Ducks have earned 33 points in their 17 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games and registered 10 points with a record of 4-4-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 8-7-1 (17 points).
• The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 25 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.

Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina

Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Hurricanes take on Ducks.