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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-2-0	2.3	.899	1
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-20-7	3.2	.894	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.

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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

+2400

Predators

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Predators

+2400

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Predators

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+2800

Predators

+6000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1150

Predators

+2400

4-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Predators

+2000

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Predators

+1200

5-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Predators

+11000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1700

Predators

+4000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Predators

+2500

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Predators

+3000

5-4

Hurricanes

+2000

Predators

+2400

6-1

Hurricanes

+4000

Predators

+10000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2200

Predators

+5000

6-3

Hurricanes

+2400

Predators

+4500

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Predators

+6000

6-5

Hurricanes

+5000

Predators

+5500

7-2

Hurricanes

+5500

Predators

+13000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Predators

+9000

7-4

Hurricanes

+6000

Predators

+9000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Predators

+13000

7-6

Hurricanes

+12000

Predators

+13000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 64% probability of winning this game, Carolina Hurricanes might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -175 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Nashville Predators are least likely to win at +146.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -132.

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

-175

Predators

+146

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-122

Tie

+340

Predators

+265

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+140

Predators +1.5

-172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

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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

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