Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Friday [12/15/2023]

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:30PM ET as the Nashville Predators lock horns with the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Predators vs. Hurricanes game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Predators vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Predators-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model gives the Hurricanes a 61% chance of defeating the Predators.

According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 58% chance of going Under.

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Predators vs. Hurricanes Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Predators	Hurricanes
Puck Line	+1.5 (-156)	-1.5 (+142)
Moneyline	+152	-175
Total	o6.5 (-102)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Hurricanes are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Predators, with +142 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -156.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +152, where you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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Predators vs. Hurricanes Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Predators +1.5	-156
Moneyline	Predators	+152
Total	Under 6.5	-120

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Predators moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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Predators vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Hurricanes? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Predators and Hurricanes this Friday.

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According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	7.4%
Ryan O'Reilly	4.5%
Thomas Novak	3.7%
Roman Josi	3.2%
Gustav Nyquist	3.2%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	8.4%
Martin Necas	5.7%
Seth Jarvis	5.3%
Jesperi Kotkaniemi	5.0%
Teuvo Teravainen	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	35.4%
Ryan O'Reilly	24.7%
Roman Josi	19.1%
Thomas Novak	18.1%
Gustav Nyquist	17.0%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	36.6%
Seth Jarvis	28.4%
Martin Necas	27.1%
Teuvo Teravainen	24.8%
Jesperi Kotkaniemi	23.7%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Predators vs. Hurricanes on Friday December 15, 2023.

Predators vs. Hurricanes Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Predators at PNC Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Friday December 15, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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Conclusion

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