Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 12/15/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Friday, December 15, 2023

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN+/Hulu

The Nashville Predators (16-13-0) are on their way to PNC Arena on Friday where they will attempt to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes (15-12-1).

The Nashville Predators went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-2 win against the Flyers in their previous outing. Nashville garnered 13 minutes in the box in this game. Furthermore, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Predators had an average offensive performance in the win. While out there on the ice, they tallied a score on 3 of the 22 shots they tried.

At even strength, the Predators have conceded 67 goals while scoring 67 themselves. Nashville Predators opponents have tallied 94 power play tries (10th in hockey) and have a total of 21 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Nashville Predators have earned 89 goals (13th in the NHL) so far this year and have allowed 88. Nashville has tried 878 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.1%. For the season, they have earned 32 points and their points percentage comes in at .552. The Predators thus far have had 901 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .902. Nashville comes into the game with 107 power play chances and they have scored 22 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 20.56%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Juuse Saros. Saros has been involved in 309 matchups during his hockey career. He has amassed an overall mark of 160-105-27 and got the start in 292 games. The opposition has scored 765 goals versus Saros in his career and his goals against average per contest is 2.59. Saros has had 9,406 shots against him and has recorded 8,641 saves. His save percentage is .919 for his 17,710 mins played. Throughout his time in hockey, Saros has recorded 179 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .613.

When they took the ice last, Carolina went up against the Senators in an outing where the Hurricanes took home the victory by a final of 4-1. The Hurricanes notched 4 goals of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play chances in this game and notched 2 out of those opportunities.

On the campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned a total of 91 goals, 31 points, as well as a points percentage of .554. They have permitted 91 goals to be scored by of a combination of 73 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Hurricanes have accumulated 70 goals at even strength and 21 goals (11th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have a total of 94 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 22.34%. Carolina has tried 953 shots (2nd in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.55%, while allowing their opponents 708 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.00% on their oppositions 90 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 87.1%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Antti Raanta protecting the net. He has accounted for 6,495 stops out of 7,094 shots taken, which gives him a percentage of .916. Raanta has accrued a career mark of 133-78-27 and has participated in 266 games. He was named a starter in 242 games and his ice time sits at 14,505 minutes. Raanta's quality start rate sits at 59.9% and he has made 145 quality starts in his professional career. His opponents are averaging 2.48 goals per contest and he has relinquished 599 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Nashville

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