Carolina Hurricanes on Winning Streak, Look to Test Oilers Defense

Game outlook

The Edmonton Oilers will look to put an end to their two-game losing streak when they face the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena on Wednesday night at 7 PM ET. The Oilers are coming off a 5-3 defeat to the Florida Panthers, while the Hurricanes have recently registered a 4-2 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Carolina currently holds a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games when playing the Oilers, and they are the betting favorite with the line opening at -141.

Game Info

When: Wednesday, 11/22/2023 @ 7:00pm EST

Where: PNC Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Oilers +126 | Hurricanes -141

Spread: Oilers +1.5 (-195) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+166)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 59%.

Edmonton Oilers

They will need to improve defensively in order to challenge the Hurricanes and snap their two-game losing streak. Connor McDavid and Evander Kane have provided offense, with McDavid scoring both goals for the Oilers in their last game on 29 shots. Goalie Calvin Pickard is 0-1-0 with a 4.16 Goals Against Average and a .871 save percentage.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

Seth Jarvis had two goals and an assist in the Hurricanes’ last game to give them their fifth win in the last seven games, and Antti Raanta saved 26 of the 28 shots he faced. The Hurricanes will need a similar defensive effort if they want to make it two wins in a row against the Oilers. The Carolina Hurricanes are continuing their recent success, averaging 3.29 goals per game and giving up 3.18 points on defense, with a 10-7 overall record. Recent performances have shown Seth Jarvis scoring two goals and assists, and Antti Raanta saving 26 of 28 shots in the Hurricanes’ last game. These efforts helped give Carolina their fifth win in their last seven games and they will look to extend their success with a win over the Oilers tonight .