Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 11/15/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+175) Hurricanes (-222)

The Carolina Hurricanes (9-6-0) host the Philadelphia Flyers (7-7-1) at PNC Arena on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Philadelphia at +175 while Carolina is opening at -222. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Philadelphia Flyers came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-2 victory over the Kings their last time on the ice. Philadelphia tallied 6 penalty minutes in this game. The Flyers had a impressive offensive output in the victory. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities but weren't able to score. For the outing, they converted 4 of the 26 shots they put on goal.

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When it comes to their scoring capabilities, the Philadelphia Flyers have earned 48 goals (12th in the NHL) on the campaign and have surrendered 46. For the season, they sit with 15 points and their points percentage is sitting at .500. Philadelphia skates onto the rink with 52 power play opportunities and they have added 4 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 7.69%. When playing at even strength, the Flyers have conceded 36 goals while scoring 44 of their own. Philadelphia has attempted 477 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.1%. The Flyers have seen 413 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .889. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have amassed 48 power play tries (17th in the NHL) and have tallied 10 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Samuel Ersson. The opposition has racked up 53 goals versus Ersson in his career and his goals against average is 3.20. Ersson has been involved in 18 games during his hockey career. His save percentage is at .886 for his 994 mins in the crease. He has accumulated a win-loss record of 8-6-1 and he started in 15 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Ersson has 8 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .533. Ersson has seen 465 shot attempts against him and has garnered 412 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Carolina faced off against the Lightning in an outing where the Hurricanes earned a victory by a score of 4-0. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and netted 1 out of those tries. The Hurricanes had 4 goals of the 32 shots on goal they took.

The Hurricanes have accumulated 36 goals at even strength and 14 goals (6th in pro hockey) while having more men on the ice. Carolina has taken 512 shots (1st in the league) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.77%, while allowing the opposition 390 shots. On the campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 50 goals, 18 points, in addition to a points percentage of .600. They have granted a total of 49 goals to be scored by of a combination of 37 goals at even strength and 12 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 55 opportunities on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 25.45%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 78.18% on their opponents 55 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 87.4%.

For the opposition you will find Antti Raanta in goal. He has accrued 6,391 saves out of the 6,970 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .917. Raanta has accumulated a career record of 131-75-27 and has participated in 260 games. He has made the start in 237 contests and has been on the ice for 14,195 minutes. Raanta's rate of quality starts comes out to 60.3% and he has made 143 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. Teams are averaging 2.45 goals/game and he has surrendered 579 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+175)

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