How to Pick the Oilers vs. Hurricanes Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 22

Published 12:44 pm Monday, October 21, 2024

The contest between the Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes at 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Oilers vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • Edmonton and its opponent posted more than 6.5 goals in 50 of 107 games last season.
  • Carolina’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 39 of 93 times.
  • The two teams combined to score 6.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this one’s total.
  • These teams surrendered 5.4 goals per game combined, 1.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • The Oilers were fourth in goals scored in the league, and the Hurricanes were eighth.
  • The Oilers were 10th in the league in goals conceded, and the Hurricanes were fourth.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -141

  • The Oilers won 63.3% of their games last season when favored on the moneyline (57-33).
  • Edmonton was 45-24 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -141 or shorter.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Oilers’ implied win probability is 58.5%.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +118

  • The Hurricanes were an underdog in eight games last season, with four upset wins (50.0%).
  • Carolina played with moneyline odds of +118 or longer twice last season, and split 1-1.
  • The Hurricanes have a 45.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Edmonton 1

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • One of Edmonton’s top offensive players a season ago was Connor McDavid, who posted 132 points in 76 games.
  • With 41 goals and 65 assists, Leon Draisaitl was among the top contributors for Edmonton a season ago (106 points, 1.3 per game).
  • With 82 points in 81 games last season (18 goals and 64 assists), Evan Bouchard was a key cog in the Edmonton’s offensive attack.
  • In the 59 games Stuart Skinner played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Sebastian Aho was a top offensive contributor for his club last season with 89 points (1.1 per game). He recorded 36 goals and 53 assists in 78 games (playing 18:40 per game).
  • Seth Jarvis was crucial for Carolina’s attack with 67 total points (0.8 per game), including 33 goals and 34 assists in 81 games.
  • Shayne Gostisbehere scored 10 goals and contributed 46 assists for Carolina, giving him a point total of 56.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov’s record was 23-13-4 last season, giving up 92 goals (2.3 goals against average) and having a .911 save percentage (17th in the league).

Oilers’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Flyers W 4-3 Home -207
10/17/2024 Predators W 4-2 Away -129
10/19/2024 Stars L 4-1 Away -116
10/22/2024 Hurricanes Home -141
10/25/2024 Penguins Home
10/27/2024 Red Wings Away
10/28/2024 Blue Jackets Away

Hurricanes’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Devils W 4-2 Home -164
10/18/2024 Penguins W 4-1 Away -171
10/19/2024 Blues L 4-3 Away -166
10/22/2024 Oilers Away +118
10/24/2024 Flames Away
10/26/2024 Kraken Away
10/28/2024 Canucks Away

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Edmonton vs. Carolina Game Info

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