Edmonton Oilers vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 3/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Oilers and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Hurricanes being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Oilers.
EDMONTON OILERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5
This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 1st.
WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:
- Our projections indicate that the Hurricanes should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline
- The Hurricanes should also cover at -1.5
Taking a Look at the Oilers Chances on the Road
With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 34-21-4 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.
Four different players scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman’s goal at 9:50 in the third period breaking a 2-2 tie. Edmonton added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to secure the win.
Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Calgary. The Oilers netted two goals in the first period, added another on a power play in the third, and capped off their scoring with an empty-netter at the 19:57 mark.
Leon Draisaitl scored his 9th goal of the season and added two assists, bringing his assist total to 8. Zach Hyman found the net for the 3rd time this season and picked up his 2nd assist on Jeff Skinner’s 3rd goal of the year.
Edmonton’s defense gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Goalie Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers’ defense also recorded 25 blocks and 2 takeaways.
Can the Hurricanes Secure a Win at Home?
With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 34-21-4. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.
Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes tied it up in the second and added two more goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.
Carolina’s offense fired 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over Washington. Dmitry Orlov scored twice, bringing his season total to 3 goals. Martin Necas added his 6th goal of the season and picked up two assists, now with 12 assists on the year. Andrei Svechnikov closed out the scoring with his 6th goal, an empty-netter with 9 seconds left.
Carolina found the net once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the third. Despite 14 giveaways, the Hurricanes managed to score 4 times, including Orlov’s second goal at 14:34 in the second period.
After giving up two late goals in the first period, Carolina’s defense locked down, not allowing another goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes’ defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.