Arizona Coyotes vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 11/23/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+275) Hurricanes (-350)

PNC Arena is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (10-5-3) will play the Arizona Coyotes (6-9-1) on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Arizona at +275 while Carolina is at -350. The over/under is set at 6.

The Arizona Coyotes were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-1 defeat against the Golden Knights in their previous outing. The Coyotes had a below average offensive performance in the defeat. In the game, they netted 1 out of the 26 shots they put on goal. They also had 4 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Arizona amassed 15 minutes in the box for this contest.

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When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Arizona Coyotes have racked up 41 goals (32nd in pro hockey) over the course of the season and have given up 58. For the season, the have a total of 13 points and their points % is .406. Arizona steps onto the ice with 58 power play chances and they have notched 16 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 27.59%. While playing at even strength, the Coyotes have allowed 46 goals while earning 25 as an offensive unit. Arizona has taken 385 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.7%. The Coyotes thus far have had 556 shots tried against them and have earned a save percentage of .896. Arizona Coyotes opponents have tallied 66 power play opportunities (10th in hockey) and have scored 12 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Karel Vejmelka. Vejmelka has been in net for 64 games over the course of his NHL career. He has earned a record of 18-37-4 and he started in 60 games. Opponents have been able to score 208 goals against Vejmelka in his NHL career and his goals against average per game is 3.59. Vejmelka has had 2,085 shots against him and he has 1,877 total saves. His save percentage is .900 for his 3,479 mins played. Over the course of his career, Vejmelka has accounted for 28 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .467.

In their last game, Carolina went up against the Wild in a game where the Hurricanes took a loss by a tally of 2-1. They had 2 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Hurricanes recorded 1 goal of the 21 shots on goal they pursued.

Carolina has put up 642 shots (5th in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 7.94%, while allowing the other team 458 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 77.78% on their opponents 63 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 89.5%. They have a tally of 68 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 14.71%. The Hurricanes have accumulated 41 goals at even strength and 10 goals (26th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 48 goals to be scored by of a combination of 34 goals at even strength and 14 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have tallied 51 goals, 23 points, as well as a points percentage of .639.

Across the rink you are going to see Antti Raanta between the pipes. He has accrued 5,834 saves out of the 6,354 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .918. Raanta has accumulated a career record of 111-72-26 and has participated in 233 games. He has started in 212 contests and has been on the ice for 12,682 minutes. Raanta's quality start rate comes out to 61.8% and he has made 131 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. His opponents are averaging 2.46 goals per contest and he has allowed 520 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Arizona (+275)

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