Carolina pays a visit to Toronto on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Maple Leafs snipers in hockey action at Air Canada Centre.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Carolina Hurricanes in this one, they Hurricanes listed earlier today as underdogs of 140 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.8-1.9 result in favor of the Maple Leafs today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 3-3-1 this season, while the Maple Leafs are 7-2-0. Carolina is 4-3 against the total, while Toronto is 7-2 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Carolina injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 2 and the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 16 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 4.44 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 20 at 3 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 28.95% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 78.95% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Carolina was a 5-1 loser at home against the Lightning. Bettors on Tampa Bay at +101 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Maple Leafs were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Kings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Toronto at -144 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina home to St. Louis, Friday, October 27th
Toronto home to Philadelphia, Saturday, October 28th