The Carolina Hurricanes will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Minnesota Wild pay a visit to PNC Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Minnesota Wild before puck drop in this match found them as -135 moneyline favorites at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5, according to Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.8-1.9 victory for the Wild. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes sport a record of 6-9-0 heading into this matchup, while the Minnesota Wild sit at 9-3-2 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 4-8-3 for the Hurricanes and 6-4-4 for the Wild. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Carolina Hurricanes sit at No. 24 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Minnesota Wild sit at a No. 8 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Carolina's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.71 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 11.54% while the Wild defense kills off 76.67% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Wild were a 5-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Jets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Minnesota at -150 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Hurricanes were a 3-0 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at -201 on the moneyline, while the total score (3) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Minnesota is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games on the road
- Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
- Carolina is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games
- Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
- Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota at Dallas, Saturday, November 14th
Carolina home to Philadelphia, Saturday, November 14th
