The Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-6) and Philadelphia Flyers (41-27-12) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-102o / -117u). The Hurricanes are a -115 favorite to win outright, while the Flyers are -105 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Hurricanes vs. Flyers predictions and NHL picks.
Hurricanes vs. Flyers Odds, Pick
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +210 | 6.5 -102o / -117u | -115 |
| Flyers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -262 | 6.5 -102o / -117u | -105 |
- Hurricanes vs. Flyers Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+210), Flyers +1.5 (-262)
- Hurricanes vs. Flyers Over/Under: 6.5 (-102o / -117u)
- Hurricanes vs. Flyers Moneyline: Hurricanes -115, Flyers -105
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Carolina Hurricanes
One of the best teams in hockey, the Hurricanes rely on their elite defensive play. Suppressing high-danger scoring chances at an efficient rate this season, Carolina ranks fifth in expected goals against per 60 minutes (xGA/60).
Backing up this defense is goaltender Brandon Bussi, who has won 30 of his 37 starts in his rookie campaign. One of those starts came against the Flyers, a game in which Bussi stopped 24 of 26 shots for a .923 save percentage.
There were only five total goals scored in that outing, and another low-scoring affair is likely in Monday's contest.
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia is one of the lowest-event teams in the league, driven by strong defense and limited offensive production.
Entering this matchup, the Flyers rank 22nd in goals scored per game and ninth in goals allowed per game. As a result, there have been six or fewer total goals scored in 12 of their past 17 games.
Philadelphia struggles to generate high-danger scoring chances, ranking 25th in xGF/60. However, its strength lies in limiting them defensively, as the Flyers rank fifth in xGA/60.
Hurricanes vs. Flyers Prediction
Backing that defense is goaltender Dan Vladar, who is slated to start Monday. Through 51 appearances this season, Vladar is 28-14-7 with a .905 save percentage and a 2.44 goals-against average.
He has also performed well against Carolina. Over the past two meetings, Vladar owns a .932 save percentage and a 2.43 goals-against average.
There were six or fewer total goals scored in each of those two games.
Pick: Under 6.5 (-135 | Play to -140)
