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Edmonton Oilers Poised for Victory Against Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes are facing the Oilers after a loss that brought their record to 2-2 for the season. Last season, the Hurricanes beat the Oilers at home with a six-goal performance, but lost to them on the road after conceding six goals. The Oilers had a two-game winning streak before their last game, where they were defeated. With only four points through six games, Edmonton is the favorite in this matchup with odds starting at -140 and the total goals set at 6.5. Currently, the line has moved to Edmonton being favored at -125.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes +110 | Oilers -125
• Spread: Hurricanes +1.5 (-225) | Oilers -1.5 (+185)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 56%.

Carolina vs Edmonton Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown consistency in their performance with four goals scored in their two wins and four goals given up in their two losses. Despite outshooting the St. Louis Blues in their last game, the Canes lost 4-3 with notable performances from players like Andrei Svechnikov, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Jack Roslovic. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov faced 19 shots and let in four goals, while Frederik Andersen, who won his last start, may potentially start in the next game against the Oilers. The team has been the betting favorite in all four games and has an average of 3.00 goals scored per game and 2.75 goals allowed per game this season. Sebastian Aho and Svechnikov have been standout players, with Aho leading in points. The Canes are currently 1-1-0 on the road and are ranked 19th in offense, 7th in defense, with a 2-2 record this season.

Edmonton Oilers Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers have had a struggling start to the season, ranking last in the league in goals against per game and penalty kill percentage. In their recent game against the Dallas Stars, they lost 4-1 with Leon Draisaitl scoring the lone goal. Goalie Stuart Skinner gave up three goals on 23 shots. Connor McDavid has six points in six games, while Zach Hyman has yet to score and Draisaitl leads the team with three goals. Despite being strong at home last season, the Oilers are 1-3-0 on home ice this season. They have a power ranking of 12 and rank 30th in offense and 27th in defense, with an overall record of 2-4. Carolina has won one out of their last three matchups against Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers Poised for Victory Against Carolina Hurricanes

Both the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes have had a challenging start to the season with discrepancies in their performance. The Oilers have struggled significantly on both offense and defense, while their key players have underperformed. On the other hand, the Hurricanes have had an inconsistent start, playing only four games compared to Edmonton's six. Despite their current struggles, the Oilers possess a wealth of talent that is likely to shine in their upcoming game against the Hurricanes. Carolina's recent defensive lapses, evident in their last game where they conceded four goals, may play into Edmonton's favour. Therefore, it is expected that the Oilers will secure a much-needed victory, bringing them closer to achieving a .500 record and potentially pushing the Hurricanes below that mark. Considering these factors, taking the Oilers at -140 would be a prudent choice.

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