| 13-13-7 | December 14, 2013, 08:00 PM | Jobing.com Arena | 18-8-5 |
The visiting Hurricanes hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to steal a win at Jobing.com Arena against the Phoenix Coyotes.
The Hurricanes will try to spoil to the party on Saturday; they are 13-13-7 this season, while the Coyotes are 18-8-5. Carolina is 12-17-4 on the totals; Phoenix is 19-11-1.
View Carolina Hurricanes vs Phoenix Coyotes Odds and Stats.
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Coyotes as -186 Favorite earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for bettors hoping to turn a profit on totals.
The Coyotes sit at No. 11 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Hurricanes sit at a No. 27 on the same chart.
Carolina lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Flames on December 12. Bettors who backed the Flames at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Phoenix was a 6-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Islanders. They won as -166 favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Phoenix's No. 3-ranked offense, averaging 3.32 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 19 at 2.82 goals allowed. The Coyotes power play is averaging 21.5% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 81.08% of their penalties.
Next up:
Carolina home to Washington, Friday, December 20th
Phoenix at Montreal, Tuesday, December 17th
