How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 11

Published 8:43 pm Wednesday, October 9, 2024

If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming contest against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Lightning Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

  • Carolina and its opponent combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 39 of 93 games last season.
  • Tampa Bay played 44 games last season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
  • These teams averaged a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this one’s total.
  • These two teams surrendered a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 fewer than this one’s total.
  • In terms of goals scored, the Hurricanes were eighth in the league, and the Lightning were fifth.
  • The Hurricanes were fourth in the league in goals conceded, and the Lightning were 22nd.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -133

  • The Hurricanes were 54-31 when listed as a moneyline favorite last season.
  • When it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -133 or shorter, Carolina had a 48-27 record (winning 64.0% of its games).
  • The Hurricanes have a 57.1% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Lightning Moneyline: +112

  • The Lightning claimed an upset victory in 15, or 42.9%, of the 35 games they played as an underdog last season.
  • Tampa Bay had a record of 8-11 in games when bookmakers listed them as +112 or longer on the moneyline last season.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies a 47.2% chance for the Lightning to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Tampa Bay 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • One of Carolina’s top offensive options a season ago was Sebastian Aho, who recorded 89 points in 78 games.
  • Seth Jarvis was another of Carolina’s key contributors last season, tallying 67 total points (33 goals and 34 assists).
  • With 56 points in 81 games last season (10 goals and 46 assists), Shayne Gostisbehere was an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts.
  • Last season for Carolina, Pyotr Kochetkov (23-13-4) posted a 2.3 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .911.

Lightning Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Nikita Kucherov was a key offensive option for Tampa Bay last season, with 144 points. He recorded 44 goals and 100 assists in 81 games.
  • Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point racked up 90 total points (1.1 per game), with 46 goals and 44 assists.
  • Tampa Bay’s Jake Guentzel had 77 points (30 goals, 47 assists) last season.
  • Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy was 30-20-2 last season, allowing 148 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (40th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/11/2024 Lightning Home -133
10/12/2024 Lightning Away
10/15/2024 Devils Home
10/18/2024 Penguins Away

Lightning’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/11/2024 Hurricanes Away +112
10/12/2024 Hurricanes Home
10/15/2024 Canucks Home
10/17/2024 Golden Knights Home

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Carolina vs. Tampa Bay Game Info

  • Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Venue: PNC Arena

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