Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, December 17.

The Hurricanes should prove too strong for the Predators over 60 minutes. Our best prediction is to back the road team on the 3-Way Moneyline where a generous -114 can be landed.

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Carolina Hurricanes made it four consecutive wins after a 3-2 (SO) home success over Philadelphia Flyers at Lenovo Center. William Carrier and Taylor Hall scored one goal apiece. Goalie Brandon Bussi stopped 24 shots (.923).

Nashville Predators have now achieved three straight home wins. In their last game, they won on the road at Enterprise Center when beating St Louis Blues 5-2. Filip Forsberg scored a hat trick and there were also goals for Michael Bunting and Reid Schaefer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 6-3 in favor of the Canes when they last played the Predators, with the encounter taking place at Lenovo Center. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-1-0	2.1	.904	1
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-10-3	3	.897	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 31.6 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 2.5 goals from 20.9 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.5%.

Shayne Gostisbehere is the top points scorer with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, with Seth Jarvis recording 8 points, 7 goals and 1 assist, in the past 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 1.45 goal against average with a .928 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Predators have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.9 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.9%.

The top points scorer is Ryan O'Reilly with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Luke Evangelista is next best after having 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.60 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

It’s time to side with Carolina Hurricanes to claim a victory in this NHL clash. The road team should have the edge and the -114 for our pick on the 60-minute line looks a great price.

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 Hurricanes vs Predators stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 consecutive games.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Hurricanes have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Predators have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Predators have lost 11 of their last 20 games.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 1.5 Shots -161

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -161.

Latest Logan Stankoven Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+360

First

+2000

Assists

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 3 - 2 Predators

There are odds of +800 available that the Hurricanes land a 3-2 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Predators

1-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Predators

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+4000

Predators

+5500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Predators

+1600

3-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Predators

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Predators

+2200

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Predators

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Predators

+6000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Predators

+2200

4-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Predators

+2000

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Predators

+1200

5-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Predators

+11000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Predators

+4000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Predators

+2400

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Predators

+3000

5-4

Hurricanes

+1900

Predators

+2400

6-1

Hurricanes

+4000

Predators

+10000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2400

Predators

+5000

6-3

Hurricanes

+2500

Predators

+4000

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Predators

+6000

6-5

Hurricanes

+5000

Predators

+5500

7-2

Hurricanes

+5500

Predators

+12500

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Predators

+8000

7-4

Hurricanes

+6000

Predators

+9000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Predators

+12500

7-6

Hurricanes

+12000

Predators

+13000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability of winning this game, Carolina Hurricanes might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -182 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Nashville Predators are least likely to win at +150.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +114.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-182

Predators

+150

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-114

Tie

+330

Predators

+245

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+136

Predators +1.5

-167

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

The First Goalscorer favorite is Filip Forsberg at +900. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+150

Anytime

+900

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+155

Anytime

+900

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+270

Anytime

+1900

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+2200

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2800

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+625

Anytime

+3500

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4000

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+5000

Jaccob Slavin (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+1200

Anytime

+6000

Player Assists

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-120

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-185

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-227

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-105

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+120

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-161

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+120

Michael Bunting (Predators)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-141

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 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 4.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.5
• Blocks: 20
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 6.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 33.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 22
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12.5
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 33.1
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 13
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.9

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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