The Anaheim Ducks (21-19-3) and Carolina Hurricanes (26-14-3) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6.5 (-142o / +120u). The Hurricanes are a -220 favorite to win outright, while the Ducks are +180 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Ducks vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks.
Ducks vs. Hurricanes Odds, Pick
| Ducks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -130 | 6.5 -135o / 115u | +180 |
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +110 | 6.5 -135o / 115u | -220 |
Ducks vs. Hurricanes Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+110 ), Ducks +1.5 (-130)
Ducks vs. Hurricanes Over/Under: 6.5 (-142o / +120u)
Ducks vs. Hurricanes Moneyline: Ducks +180, Hurricanes -220
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This system leans into regular-season fatigue spots where a club with a packed recent schedule faces a fresher opponent that is priced as a modest underdog. When the market focuses on name value and long-term power ratings, it can miss short-term wear from heavy ice time, travel, and limited practice.
Tired legs show up in slower breakouts, more penalties, and softer third periods, which flatten talent gaps and raise volatility. With the price sitting in the small dog range, the fresher side needs only average finishing and goaltending to tilt the game, creating repeat value on the moneyline against opponents coming off dense runs of games.
Ducks vs. Hurricanes Prediction
Best Bet: Ducks Moneyline
