Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Ducks vs Hurricanes

The Anaheim Ducks square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 8.

There’s an attractive -127 that the Hurricanes are able to beat the Ducks in regulation time. This wager can be secured on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Anaheim Ducks have suffered a defeat in their previous seven games including a recent 5-2 loss. This occurred on the road at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia Flyers. Cutter Gauthier and Alex Killorn scored one goal apiece.

Carolina Hurricanes made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 6-3 home victory against Dallas Stars at Lenovo Center. Andrei Svechnikov had 4 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes have claimed back-to-back victories over the Ducks. Both successes came at Honda Center and the scorelines were 5-2 and 4-1. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

Starting Goalies

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-6-1	3.1	.896	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-11-5	3.2	.872	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

1 win, 7 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 10.8% powerplay efficiency. The Ducks have given up 5.0 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.1%.

Troy Terry is the top points scorer with 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, with Mikael Granlund racking up 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 4.50 goal against average with a .837 save percentage.

The Canes have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 28.6 shots on goal, with a 30.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.1%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next in line after having 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.78 GAA with a .891 SV%.

Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re heading to the 60-minute line and our pick is for Carolina Hurricanes to win this NHL clash in regulation time. They have a strong chance of landing a victory and the -127 makes plenty of appeal.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Ducks vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Hurricanes have won 2 consecutive games.
• Ducks have lost their last 7 games.
• Ducks have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
• Ducks have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Hurricanes have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ -127 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sebastian Aho Over 0.5 Assists +105

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes) has recorded one assist or more in 5 straight games at home. We are going to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of +105 which represent value.

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Correct Score Prediction

Ducks 2 - 5 Hurricanes

We’re taking a chance on the Hurricanes to achieve a 5-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1150 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Ducks

Hurricanes

1-0

Ducks

+8000

Hurricanes

+7000

2-0

Ducks

+8000

Hurricanes

+5500

2-1

Ducks

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

3-0

Ducks

+6600

Hurricanes

+3300

3-1

Ducks

+3300

Hurricanes

+1800

3-2

Ducks

+1200

Hurricanes

+900

4-0

Ducks

+9000

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Ducks

+3300

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Ducks

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Ducks

+1200

Hurricanes

+900

5-0

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Ducks

+5500

Hurricanes

+1700

5-2

Ducks

+2900

Hurricanes

+1150

5-3

Ducks

+2900

Hurricanes

+1600

5-4

Ducks

+1900

Hurricanes

+1500

6-0

Ducks

+1900

Hurricanes

+6600

6-1

Ducks

+12000

Hurricanes

+3300

6-2

Ducks

+6000

Hurricanes

+1800

6-3

Ducks

+4000

Hurricanes

+1700

6-4

Ducks

+5000

Hurricanes

+3000

6-5

Ducks

+4000

Hurricanes

+3300

7-0

Ducks

+4000

Hurricanes

+10000

7-1

Ducks

+4000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-2

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-3

Ducks

+8000

Hurricanes

+3000

7-4

Ducks

+7500

Hurricanes

+3500

7-5

Ducks

+10000

Hurricanes

+6600

7-6

Ducks

+9000

Hurricanes

+8000

8-0

Ducks

+9000

Hurricanes

+14000

8-1

Ducks

+9000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-2

Ducks

+9000

Hurricanes

+7000

8-3

Ducks

+9000

Hurricanes

+7500

8-4

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+6600

8-5

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-6

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-1

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+13000

9-2

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

9-3

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-4

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-5

Ducks

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Carolina Hurricanes have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -233 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 70% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Anaheim Ducks are trading at +188.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -141.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Ducks

+188

Hurricanes

-233

3-Way Moneyline

Ducks

+335

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-149

Puck Line

Ducks +1.5

-123

Hurricanes -1.5

+102

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+114

Over 6.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 5.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 30.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 12.7
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 32.1
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 6

Injuries & Suspensions

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