Tampa Bay Lightning Host Carolina Hurricanes in High Stakes Divisional Matchup
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off in an exciting matchup. Both teams have had strong starts to the season with the Hurricanes leading
Game outlook
The Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off in an exciting matchup. Both teams have had strong starts to the season with the Hurricanes leading the Metropolitan Division with an 8-5 record and the Lightning not far behind in third in the Atlantic Division with a 6-4-4 record. This thrilling game should be a great battle between two teams vying to remain at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. Make sure you're getting the best NHL picks around before you tune in to the action.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 11/11/2023 @ 7:00pm EST
Where: Amalie Arena Stadium Hurricanes vs Lightning Betting Odds Moneyline: Hurricanes -110 | Lightning -110
Spread: Hurricanes +1.25 (-243) | Lightning -1.25 (+195)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 52%.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Hurricanes are having a successful season with their offense scoring an average of 3.46 goals per game. Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Seth Jarvis, and Martin Necas have combined for 15 goals and 18 assists and the rest of the frontline is making a strong contribution including Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen, and Michael Bunting who have totaled 13 goals and 14 assists. Brady Skjei has also contributed from the point adding two goals and eight assists. Although the offense has been strong, defensive performance is lacking; allowing 3.38 goals per game, with Brady Skjei and Jaccob Slavin combining for 2.0 defensive point shares. Antti Raanta has struggled with a .876 save percentage and a 2.83 goals-against average. With an overall 8-6 record and a power ranking of 13, they are currently in 10th place for offense and 19th place for defence.