How to Pick the Oilers vs. Hurricanes Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 22

Published 12:36 pm Monday, October 21, 2024

There are plenty of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Carolina Hurricanes at 9:00 PM ET on Tuesday, October 22. To get you ready to place a wager or build a parlay, check out our best bets and predictions below.

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Oilers vs. Hurricanes Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • Edmonton’s games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 50 times.
  • Carolina’s games last season had over 6.5 goals 39 of 93 times.
  • The two teams averaged 6.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this one’s total.
  • These two teams allowed a combined 5.4 goals per game, 1.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
  • The Hurricanes were eighth in the league in goals scored, compared to the fourth-ranked Oilers.
  • This game features the league’s fourth-ranked (Hurricanes) and 10th-ranked (Oilers) teams last season in terms of defense.

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Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -141

  • The Oilers won 57 of their 90 games when favored on the moneyline last season (63.3%).
  • Edmonton went 45-24 in games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -141 or shorter.
  • The Oilers have an implied moneyline win probability of 58.5% in this contest.

Hurricanes Moneyline: +118

  • The Hurricanes secured an upset victory in four of the eight games they played as an underdog last season.
  • Carolina’s moneyline odds were +118 or longer two times last season, and it split 1-1.
  • The moneyline implies a 45.9% chance to win for the Hurricanes.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Edmonton 1

Oilers Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Connor McDavid was one of Edmonton’s top contributors a season ago, recording 132 points. He averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 12.2%.
  • With 41 goals and 65 assists, Leon Draisaitl was among the most important contributors for Edmonton last season (106 points, 1.3 per game).
  • With 82 points in 81 games last season (18 goals and 64 assists), Evan Bouchard was a key cog in the Edmonton’s offensive efforts.
  • In the 59 games Stuart Skinner played a season ago, his save percentage was .905, 31st in the league.

Hurricanes Points Leaders (2023-24)

  • Sebastian Aho was a top offensive contributor for his team last season with 89 points (1.1 per game). He totaled 36 goals and 53 assists in 78 games (playing 18:40 per game).
  • Seth Jarvis was a top contributor for Carolina, with 67 total points. He scored 33 goals and provided 34 assists in 81 games.
  • Shayne Gostisbehere scored 10 goals and contributed 46 assists for Carolina, giving him a point total of 56.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov had a .911 save percentage (17th in the league) last season, conceding 92 goals (2.3 goals against average). He put together a 23-13-4 record between the pipes for Carolina.

Oilers’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Flyers W 4-3 Home -207
10/17/2024 Predators W 4-2 Away -129
10/19/2024 Stars L 4-1 Away -116
10/22/2024 Hurricanes Home -141
10/25/2024 Penguins Home
10/27/2024 Red Wings Away
10/28/2024 Blue Jackets Away

Hurricanes’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Devils W 4-2 Home -164
10/18/2024 Penguins W 4-1 Away -171
10/19/2024 Blues L 4-3 Away -166
10/22/2024 Oilers Away +118
10/24/2024 Flames Away
10/26/2024 Kraken Away
10/28/2024 Canucks Away

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Edmonton vs. Carolina Game Info

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