The visiting Calgary Flames hope for a solid performance on Sunday as they look to steal a win at PNC Arena against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -125 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Sunday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Flames to win this game 3-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Calgary Flames vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes currently sport a record of 25-24-8. The Calgary Flames are 32-26-4. Betting totals have seen the Hurricanes post a 23-26-8 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Flames have gone 26-30-6 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Calgary injuries news.
The Flames - Hurricanes odds would favor the Flames if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Carolina is rated No. 29 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Calgary is at No. 15.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Carolina's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.54 goals per game, against a Flames defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.84 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 16.47% while the Flames defense kills off 80.63% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Calgary, they were a 4-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Panthers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flames at +144 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Carolina won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Senators on February 24. Bettors who backed the Hurricanes at -142 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Calgary home to Los Angeles, Tuesday, February 28th
Carolina at Florida, Tuesday, February 28th