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Game time: December 23, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN

Article updated Dec 23, 2:21 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Nashville Predators in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Hurricanes, who are

Game outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Nashville Predators in a crucial Metropolitan Division matchup on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena. The Hurricanes, who are currently 20-11-1, will be looking to climb the standings after a recent loss to Washington. The Predators, with a record of 4-3, are coming off a win against Los Angeles. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings, making this game unpredictable. Carolina is favored to win with a line opening at -141 and currently sitting at -132. Stay tuned for the Carolina Hurricanes vs. Nashville Predators prediction to see which team comes out on top.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hurricanes -132 | Predators +115

Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+190) | Predators +1.5 (-225)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 57%.

Carolina Hurricanes

The Hurricanes recently had their two-game winning streak ended by Washington, and they will be looking to bounce back against the Rangers and Predators in upcoming games. Despite their recent loss, Carolina averages 3.53 goals per game, with Martin Necas leading the team in points. Sebastian Aho and Shayne Gostisbehere also contribute significantly to the team's offense. Defensively, Carolina is ranked eighth in the league, giving up an average of 2.78 goals per game. Pyotr Kochetkov has been solid in net for the team. Currently ranked sixth in offense, eighth in defense, and with a 21-11-1 record, the Hurricanes are looking to continue their success in the upcoming games.

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Nashville Predators Analysis

The Nashville Predators have recently bounced back with a win over the Kings, their second win in three games. They will look to continue their momentum in their upcoming game. Despite averaging 2.32 goals per game, they scored three goals in their last game. Top scorers include Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, and Jonathan Marchessault. Defensively, they have struggled, giving up 3.09 goals per game. Goalie Justus Annunen has been solid with a 2-1-0 record, a 1.68 GAA, and a .944 save percentage. Nashville is ranked #32 for offense and #18 for defense, with an overall record of 4-3. Carolina has had success against Nashville in their recent matchups. Be sure to explore betting opportunities and sports betting promos.

Nashville Predators Favored Over Struggling Carolina Hurricanes on the Road

The Nashville Predators have shown strong performance in their recent home games, winning two out of their last three. On the other hand, the Carolina Hurricanes have struggled on the road, losing five of their last six games away from home. With a potent offense that has scored nine goals in their recent home games, the Predators have an advantage. However, their special teams have room for improvement, with a power play conversion rate of 17 percent. The Hurricanes, while strong on penalty kills, have had defensive shortcomings on the road, allowing 11 goals in their last three away games. Furthermore, playing on consecutive nights may result in fatigue for Carolina, impacting their ability to contain the Predators' offense. In contrast, the Hurricanes have struggled offensively on the road, scoring only four goals in their last three away games. Despite their strong special teams performance, converting over 26 percent of their power play opportunities, the Predators' robust penalty kill and solid defense at home suggest they will be able to limit Carolina's offensive output. Based on these factors, it is advisable to place a bet on the Nashville Predators to cover the money line in this game.

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SportsJaw Hurricanes vs Predators archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hurricanes vs Predators matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Carolina Hurricanes-141 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Nashville Predators+125 → +100Moved
  • Spread · Carolina Hurricanes-1.5 (+175) → -1.5 (+210)Moved
  • Spread · Nashville Predators+1.5 (-205) → +1.5 (-250)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Carolina Hurricanes
9-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nashville Predators
4-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-23T07:21:00.562Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Nashville Predators defeated Carolina Hurricanes 5-2

Nashville Predators defeated Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on December 23, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Nashville Predators' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+210) spread, Nashville Predators covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

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Tipster picks

  • JtphamMoneyline · Nashville Predators +120Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win