The Carolina Hurricanes (4-2-1) and Philadelphia Flyers (5-2-0) meet Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Flyers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes were bludgeoned 6-2 at home Friday by the New York Islanders after a lengthy 5-game road trip out west. Now, Carolina faces the quick turnaround to Philly. This is a difficult spot for the Canes.
The Flyers were picked to be one of the worst teams in the NHL by the books, but they sit atop the Metropolitan Division in the early standings. Philadelphia is 3-1-0 in 4 games at home so far, including a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers Thursday as a huge underdog.
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Hurricanes at Flyers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Flyers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+133) | Flyers +1.5 (-165)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Hurricanes at Flyers projected goalies
Antti Raanta (1-0-1, 1.93 GAA, .922 SV%) vs. Carter Hart (5-0-0, 2.00 GAA, .947 SV%)
Raanta gets the nod after starter Frederik Andersen was pounded by the Islanders Friday. Raanta has allowed 4 goals on 51 shots over his 2 outings, losing 3-2 in OT last time out in Calgary last Saturday.
Hart has been impressive, winning all 5 of his starts so far, allowing just 3 goals or fewer in each of his outings. He hasn’t beaten tomato cans, either, as the Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning are among his victims so far.
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Hurricanes at Flyers picks and predictions
Prediction
Flyers 3, Hurricanes 2
Moneyline
The FLYERS (+140) are an outstanding value against a Hurricanes side that appeared very tired and unable to match the energy of their home crowd Friday.
Philadelphia has won 3 of its 4 games at home, and D Tony DeAngelo should play with a little extra oomph against a Carolina team he spent last season with.
Puck line/Against the spread
The FLYERS +1.5 (-165) isn’t terribly priced out of line if you would like a little insurance and just can’t pull the trigger on taking Philly straight up.
Philadelphia has been involved in four 1-goal games so far this season, so win or lose, it’s sure to be tight.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-105) is the best play in this game.
The Under is 3-1-1 in Carolina’s past 5 road games and is 6-2 in its previous 8 inside the Metropolitan Division.
While the Over is 9-3-1 in the past 13 meetings in Philadelphia, the Under is 7-3-1 in the past 11 for the Fly Guys dating back to last season, while cashing in 5 of the past 6 games following a victory.
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