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Carolina Hurricanes Favored to Dominate Philadelphia Flyers in Rematch at Wells Fargo Center, Betting Line Unchanged

The Carolina Hurricanes, with a record of 13-4-0, will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers, who hold a record of 8-9-2, at the Wells Fargo Center. Carolina previously defeated Philadelphia in their sole matchup this season. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM EST. Carolina opens as the betting favorite at -220 with no movement in the line. Stay tuned for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -220 | Flyers +195
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+114) | Flyers +1.5 (-135)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 69%.

Carolina vs Philadelphia Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

In their recent game against the St. Louis Blues, Carolina was a -320 favorite and covered the -1.5-puck line by winning 4-1. Martin Necas and Eric Robinson had standout performances with multiple goals and assists each, while Pyotr Kochetkov was solid in goal. Carolina's offense has been exceptional this season, scoring four or more goals in nine of the last 10 games and ranking third in goals per game and first in shots per game. Defensively, the Hurricanes have also been strong, ranking fifth in goals against per game and fourth in shots against per game. Goalies Pyotr Kochetkov, Frederik Andersen, and Spencer Martin have impressive records and stats. With a power ranking of 2 and strong offensive and defensive performances, Carolina has a 13-4 record this season.

Philadelphia Flyers Analysis

In their recent game against the Colorado Avalanche, the Philadelphia Flyers lost 3-2 with goals scored by Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster. Aleksei Kolosov made 26 saves out of 29 shots faced. The team has struggled offensively this season, scoring three or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. Philadelphia ranks 20th in goals per game and 25th in shots per game. Travis Konecny leads the team with 23 points. On the defensive side, the Flyers have been solid but the goaltending has been lacking, ranking 29th in goals against per game. Samuel Ersson has a 5-2-2 record with a 2.70 GAA and .902 SV%, Ivan Fedotov has a record of 3-3-0 with a 3.64 GAA and .871 SV%, and Aleksei Kolosov has a record of 0-4-0 with a 3.71 GAA and .872 SV%. The Flyers currently hold a power ranking of 29 and are 18th in offense, scoring an average of 3.00 goals per game. Their defense ranks 28th, giving up an average of 3.56 goals per game. Overall, the Flyers have a record of 8-9-2. In their last three matchups against Carolina, Philadelphia won all three games.

Carolina Hurricanes Dominate Offensively and Defensively, Expected to Secure Victory Against Struggling Flyers

Carolina's offensive performance this season has been consistently impressive, with the team scoring four or more goals in nine out of the last ten games. Currently, the team ranks third in goals per game and first in shots per game, showcasing their offensive prowess. Leading the team with 30 points is Martin Necas. Additionally, the Hurricanes demonstrate a strong defensive presence this season, ranking fifth in goals against per game and fourth in shots against per game. In contrast, the Flyers have struggled in goaltending, ranking 29th in goals against per game. Given Carolina's status as one of the premier teams in the league, it is anticipated that they will secure a victory by a margin of two or more goals. Therefore, betting on the puck line (-1.5) in favor of Carolina is recommended.

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