Thursday’s NHL schedule includes an outing between the favored Carolina Hurricanes (6-2, -185 on the moneyline to win at home) and the Boston Bruins (4-5-1, +154 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can see the Hurricanes look to hold off the Bruins on ESPN+.
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
Favorite: Hurricanes (-185)
Underdog: Bruins (+154)
Over/under: 6
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Hurricanes (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6)
Score Prediction:
Hurricanes 4 – Bruins 1
How to Bet on Hurricanes vs. Bruins
Hurricanes and Bruins Betting Trends
In four of eight matches this season, Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than 6 goals.
Boston has played six games this season that ended with over 6 goals.
These teams score 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’s over/under.
These teams together concede 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 fewer than this game’scontest’s total.
The Hurricanes have won five of their seven games when favored on the moneyline this season (71.4%).
This season the Bruins have been an underdog four times, and won two of those games.
Hurricanes Stats & Insights
The Hurricanes’ 3.4 average goals per game add up to 27 total, which makes them the 22nd-ranked scoring team in the league.
The Hurricanes are ranked second in NHL action for the fewest goals against this season, having given up 19 total goals (only 2.4 per game).
With a +8 goal differential, they’re ranked ninth-best in the NHL.
The Hurricanes have a 9.7% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 24th in the NHL.
The Hurricanes have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 17.8 hits and 11.4 blocked shots per game.
They are scoring at a 3.4 goals-per-game average (27 total) over that time.
Over on the defensive end, the Hurricanes have allowed 2.1 goals per game (17 total) over those 10 outings.
Bruins Stats & Insights
The Bruins have the NHL’s 22nd-ranked scoring offense (27 total goals, 2.7 per game).
The Bruins have allowed 3.4 goals per game, 34 total, which ranks 17th among NHL teams.
Their -7 goal differential ranks 22nd in the league.
The 9.9% shooting percentage the Bruins have amassed ranks 23rd in the league.
The Bruins have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
They have totaled 27 goals during that stretch.
On the defensive end, the Bruins have given up 3.1 goals per game (31 total) in those 10 outings.
Hurricanes Key Players to Watch
Martin Necas has been a major player for Carolina this season, with 11 points in eight games.
Sebastian Aho is another top contributor for Carolina with eight points (1.0 per game), scoring three goals and adding five assists.
Frederik Andersen has a record of 3-1-0. He has conceded six goals (1.5 goals against average) and recorded 95 saves with a .941 save percentage (third-best in the league).
Bruins Key Players to Watch
David Pastrnak’s six goals and two assists in 10 contests give him eight points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
Cole Koepke’s seven points this season, including three goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Boston.
Boston’s Jeremy Swayman is 3-3-1 this season, amassing 190 saves and permitting 21 goals (3.0 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (27th in the league).
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Injuries
Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Neck (Out), Frederik Andersen: Lower Body (Questionable), Riley Stillman: Lower Body (Out)
Bruins: Alec Regula: Knee (Out)
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