Flames vs Hurricanes Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 8, 2023, 2:09AM | Published: Dec 6, 2023, 9:26PM
The Calgary Flames will square off with the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action at Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Flames vs Hurricanes game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Flames vs Hurricanes
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Calgary-Carolina NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Hurricanes a 53% chance of beating the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.
More: Flames vs Hurricanes Match Centre
Flames vs Hurricanes: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome are listed here:
- Head to Head: Flames $2.10, Hurricanes $1.80
- Line: Flames +1.5 ($1.44), Hurricanes -1.5 ($2.90)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Flames at $2.10. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Hurricanes at $1.80.
The Flames are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Hurricanes, with odds of $1.44 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Hurricanes (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.90.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Flames vs Hurricanes: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Calgary at $2.10 with bet365
- Line: Hurricanes -1.5 at $2.90 with bet365
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.87 with PointsBet (55% probability)
Our Flames vs Hurricanes predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Hurricanes have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flames to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Even though the Flames are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Flames vs Hurricanes: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Calgary vs Carolina on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Flames vs Hurricanes: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Flames vs Hurricanes? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is the most likely player to score the first goal in Flames vs Hurricanes.
Aho has a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the Hurricanes star has a 34.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Lindholm: 6.2% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 4.9% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.1% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 4.0% probability
- Andrew Mangiapane: 3.8% probability
Hurricanes First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sebastian Aho: 6.3% probability
- Seth Jarvis: 5.3% probability
- Teuvo Teravainen: 4.4% probability
- Martin Necas: 4.4% probability
- Andrei Svechnikov: 4.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Lindholm: 32.4% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 26.1% probability
- Yegor Sharangovich: 24.0% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 22.5% probability
- Blake Coleman: 20.4% probability
Hurricanes Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sebastian Aho: 34.4% probability
- Seth Jarvis: 27.3% probability
- Teuvo Teravainen: 25.8% probability
- Andrei Svechnikov: 23.7% probability
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 23.5% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Calgary vs Carolina match-up at Scotiabank Saddledome.
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Flames vs Hurricanes: Preview
The match-up between the Flames and Hurricanes at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to start at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Friday 8 December 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Calgary vs Carolina predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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