Edmonton Oilers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 11/22/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Edmonton Oilers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Oilers (+110) Hurricanes (-137)

The Carolina Hurricanes (10-7-0) will compete against the Edmonton Oilers (5-11-1) at PNC Arena on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Edmonton at +110 and Carolina is at -137. The total is set at 7.

The Edmonton Oilers were on the losing side of the ice with a 6-4 defeat to the Lightning in their last outing. The Oilers had a solid offensive outing in this loss. In the game, they scored on 4 out of the 43 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 5 chances with the advantage but weren't able to score a goal. Edmonton compiled 15 minutes in the box in this game.

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Edmonton Oilers opponents have tallied 66 power play opportunities (6th in pro hockey) and have a total of 18 goals in those attempts. The Oilers have seen 498 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .867. Edmonton has attempted 578 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.7%. At even strength, the Oilers have allowed 48 goals while having 37 on offense. Edmonton comes into tonight with 60 power play opportunities and they have tallied 13 goals out of those chances, giving them a percentage of 21.67%. For the current season, they have earned 11 points and their points percentage is sitting at .324. In regard to scoring goals, the Edmonton Oilers have tallied 50 goals (27th in hockey) on the campaign and have given up 66.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Stuart Skinner. Opponents have tallied 209 goals against Skinner in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.86. Skinner has taken the ice for 76 matchups throughout his hockey career. His save percentage currently is .907 during his 4,387 minutes on the ice. He has a record of 40-26-6 and he has gotten the start in 72 games. During his career on the ice, Skinner has recorded 40 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .556. Skinner has seen 2,248 shots taken against him and has gathered 2,039 saves.

In their last game, Carolina faced the Penguins in a game where the Hurricanes took home the victory by a score of 4-2. The Hurricanes notched 4 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they attempted. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup and scored 1 out of those chances.

During this campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched a total of 55 goals, 20 points, and a points percentage of .588. They have granted a total of 54 goals to be scored by way of 42 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Hurricanes are sitting with 40 goals at even strength and 15 goals (8th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 61 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 24.59%. Carolina has attempted 578 shots (8th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 9.52%, while allowing the opposition 442 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 79.31% on their oppositions 58 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.8%.

Across the rink you will find Antti Raanta patrolling the crease. He has recorded 6,417 stops out of 6,998 shots taken against him, which gives him a save percentage of .917. Raanta has amassed a career mark of 132-75-27 and has participated in 261 games. He has made the start in 238 games and has accumulated 14,255 minutes. Raanta's rate of quality starts is 60.5% and he has 144 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 2.45 goals per contest and he has surrendered 581 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Edmonton (+110)

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