Hurricanes vs Predators Prediction and NHL Tips - 16 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 16, 2023, 12:36AM | Published: Dec 14, 2023, 8:51PM
The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Nashville Predators in NHL action at PNC Arena on Saturday, commencing at 11:30am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Hurricanes vs Predators game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Hurricanes vs Predators
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Carolina-Nashville NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Hurricanes a 61% chance of defeating the Predators at PNC Arena.
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Hurricanes vs Predators: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NHL game at PNC Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Hurricanes $1.62, Predators $2.74
- Line: Hurricanes -1.5 ($2.60), Predators +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.05, Under $1.80
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Hurricanes at $1.62. Meanwhile, Betfair currently has the Predators at $2.74.
The Hurricanes are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Predators, with odds of $2.60 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.61.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.05 and odds for the Under at $1.80.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 58% chance of staying Under.
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Hurricanes vs Predators: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Nashville at $2.74 with Betfair (3.4% edge)
- Line: Hurricanes -1.5 at $2.60 with PointsBet
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.80 with PointsBet (58% probability)
Stats Insider's Hurricanes vs Predators betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7.
And while the Hurricanes have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Predators to win is our preferred option due to the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Although the Predators are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Hurricanes -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Hurricanes vs Predators: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Carolina vs Nashville on Saturday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Hurricanes vs Predators: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Hurricanes vs Predators? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is the most likely player to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs Predators.
Aho has an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star has a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Hurricanes First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sebastian Aho: 8.4% probability
- Martin Necas: 5.7% probability
- Seth Jarvis: 5.3% probability
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 5.0% probability
- Teuvo Teravainen: 4.4% probability
Predators First Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 7.4% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 4.5% probability
- Thomas Novak: 3.7% probability
- Roman Josi: 3.2% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Hurricanes Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sebastian Aho: 36.6% probability
- Seth Jarvis: 28.4% probability
- Martin Necas: 27.1% probability
- Teuvo Teravainen: 24.8% probability
- Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 23.7% probability
Predators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 35.4% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 24.7% probability
- Roman Josi: 19.1% probability
- Thomas Novak: 18.1% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 17.0% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Carolina vs Nashville game at PNC Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Hurricanes vs Predators: Preview
The match-up between the Hurricanes and Predators at PNC Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Saturday 16 December 2023
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: PNC Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Carolina vs Nashville predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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