Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 11/5/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

The Carolina Hurricanes (8-2-0) are hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (4-7-1) at PNC Arena on Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Flyers will need a bounce back game after taking a 3-0 loss to the Bruins in their previous contest . The Flyers had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this defeat. In the game, they weren't able to score on any of the 20 shots they tried. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Philadelphia compiled 12 penalty minutes in this outing.

When at even strength, the Flyers have surrendered 39 goals while notching 22 on offense. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have recorded 43 power play opportunities (7th in pro hockey) and have a total of 5 goals in those chances. In the matter of scoring goals, the Philadelphia Flyers have accounted for 30 goals (28th in the league) so far this season and have allowed 44. Philadelphia has tried 308 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 9.7%. For the season, they have recorded 9 points and their points percentage sits at .375. The Flyers have had 331 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .867. Philadelphia has tallied 42 power play opportunities and they have scored 8 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 19.05%.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Samuel Ersson. The opposition has racked up 185 goals against Ersson in his professional career and his goals against average is 2.84. Ersson has taken the ice for 72 contests throughout his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .893 during his 3,902 mins on the ice. He has a record of 33-24-8 and he has gotten the start in 67 games. During his career on the ice, Ersson has accounted for 37 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .552. Ersson has had 1,734 shot attempts taken against him and has amassed 1,549 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Carolina faced off against the Capitals in a matchup where the Hurricanes got the win by a tally of 4-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this contest but were not able to net one. The Hurricanes recorded 4 goals out of the 45 shots on goal they attempted.

The Hurricanes are sitting with 30 goals at even strength and 9 goals (8th in hockey) while on the power play. Carolina has attempted 359 shots (12th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.86%, while allowing their opponents 243 shots. On the campaign, the Carolina Hurricanes have earned a total of 39 goals, 16 points, and a points percentage of .800. They have allowed 23 goals to be scored by way of 17 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a total of 34 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 26.47%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 84.62% on their oppositions 39 power play chances, and their save percentage comes in at 90.5%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Pyotr Kochetkov in goal. Kochetkov has accumulated a lifetime mark of 43-21-9 and has played in 75 games. Kochetkov's percentage of quality starts comes out to 57.7% and he has made 41 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has a tally of 1,689 saves out of the 1,859 shots tried, giving him a percentage of .909. His opposition is averaging 2.38 goals/game and he has surrendered 170 goals overall. He has been a starter 71 contests and has accumulated 4,283 minutes.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Carolina

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