The Carolina Hurricanes remain one of the top NHL betting odds contenders to unset the Panthers in the Eastern Conference. Indeed, Carolina remains one of the most consistent teams in the NHL. Carolina lacks a marquee man like Edmonton’s Connor McDavid. But they boast quality depth. This upcoming June, it would surprise nobody if the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes met in the Stanley Cup Final. Certainly, Edmonton has not forgotten its 7-game loss to the Florida Panthers in last year’s final. Edmonton is determined to finish with Lord Stanley’s chalice this summer.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, March 1, 2025, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC |
| TV Coverage: | Check Listings |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Edmonton Oilers are 34-18-4 straight up and 25-30-1 over/under the sports betting total. Also, Edmonton is 4th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Edmonton is 11 points behind the Winnipeg Jets in the Western Conference playoff race. Late on, Edmonton has covered two out of their last six games. At the same time, the Oilers have gone over the total in four of its previous five matchups.
First goaltender Stuart Skinner has a 2.81 goals against average and a .898 save percentage. His record is 20-13-4 with two shutouts. Meanwhile, Backup goalie Calvin Pickard has a 2.52 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. His record is 14-5 with zero shutouts.
First among Edmonton scorers is Leon Draisaitl, with 41 goals, 44 assists, 85 points, and a +27. Next is x Connor McDavid with 22 goals, 49 assists, 71 points, and a +7. Evan Bouchard adds nine goals, 35 assists, 44 points and a +19.
Edmonton has NHL rankings of 4th for goals scored and 7th for power play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Oilers have NHL rankings of 11th for goals against and 27th for penalty killing.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
Number one goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has a 2.55 goals against average and a .902 save percentage. His record is 20-11-3 with one shutout. And then backup goalie Frederik Anderson has a 2.12 goals against average and a .914 save percentage. His record is 6-3 with one shutout.
First among Carolina scorers is Sebastian Aho with 20 goals, 36 assists, 56 points, and a 0. Next is Martin Necas with 16 goals, 39 assists, 55 points and a +4. Seth Jarvis adds 22 goals, 23 assists, 45 points and a +2.
Carolina has NHL rankings of 6th for goals scored and 21st for power play efficiency. In comparison on defense, the Hurricanes have NHL rankings of 7th for goals against and 3rd for penalty killing.
The Carolina Hurricanes are 33-20-4 straight up and 23-30-4 over/under the NHL betting total. Also, Carolina is 4th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Carolina is 12 points behind the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Late on, Carolina has covered seven out of their last 12 games. In comparison, the Hurricanes have gone over the total in three of its previous five matchups.
Oilers at Hurricanes SBG Free Picks
In sum, the Hurricanes got the money in 10 of their most recent 14 matchups with the Oilers. Nine of the last 13 games between the Oilers and Hurricanes went over the total. Specifically at Carolina, the Hurricanes saw the payout window in seven of their most recent nine games against the Oilers. Additionally, four of the most recent six games between the Oilers and Hurricanes at Carolina went over the total.
In this situation, the Hurricanes have a strong home-ice advantage. Carolina is 21-6-1 at Lenovo Center. Carolina will get a favorable price at home because of the public sector appeal of Connor McDavid and the defending Eastern Conference champion Oilers.
Oilers at Hurricanes SBG Best Bet: Carolina Hurricanes Over the Total.