Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes 12/13/24 – This Friday promises to be an exciting encounter as the Carolina Hurricanes are set to take on the Ottawa Senators at the Lenovo Center Arena. The Ottawa Senators hold a 13-13-2 record which shows that they are fairly resilient but inconsistent. On the other hand, the Hurricanes come across as better contenders with 18-9-1 on the board, making them in contention for a strong standing in the league.
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes 12/13/24
When: Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Lenovo Center
TV: NHL Network
Stream: NHL.TV
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes 12/13/24 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senators | +1.5 (-145) | 6 over (-115) | +141 |  |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 (+126) | 6 under (-101) | -175 | |
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The odds on the players show that the conjunction favors the Hurricanes’ win, as shown by their -175 money line as opposed to the Senators’ +141. The spread and totals seem to suggest the game will end in a narrow winning margin, probably with at least six goals in view of their last performances.
Goaltender Linus Ullmark vs. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov
The Senators’ netminder Linus Ullmark looks to come out strong in this match-up with his last season being respectable with an 18 game play and a .903 save percentage. The Bears have a great attacking line consisting of Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas and Ullmark will be expecting a critical task against them.
On the flip side, with 12 wins under his belt, the Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov has a modest .894 save percentage after 17 appearances. With Ottawa’s Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk who have been key figures in their conquests, Kochetkov’s determination will be put to the test.
Ullmark and Kochetkov’s battle could very well determine how the game goes. Ullmark will expect a lot as he is up against a team that has beaten their opponents by much more at home. Kochetkov, on his part, will be looking to stop the Senators, who are also looking to unlock better away game results. Most definitely, this goaltending duel will be one of the most important battles on the rink, for both teams depend on their goalies to lead them to victory.
Senators’ Recent Strides
The Senators have exhibited flashes of toughness particularly in their recent wins over Nashville and Detroit, even though they lost to the Islanders. Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk have been significant contributors as Stutzle has been very productive with 36 points in 28 games while Tkachuk leads the team with 14 goals. Their play in these contests exhibited their ability to perform in critical moments which is something they must do in this game against Carolina.
Hurricanes’ Home Ice Advantage
The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off a win against San Jose, after being beaten by the Islanders, and, most astonishingly, being shut out by Florida. For the Hurricanes, Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho have stood out, as Necas has excellent stats, reaching 43 points so far this season. Given their fantastic home record, their ability to deliver while playing at home will be necessary when they make their bid to exploit the weaknesses of the Senators while on the road.
Trends
Ottawa Senators Betting Trends
Ottawa are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Carolina.
Ottawa are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games on the road.
Ottawa are 2-10 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Carolina.
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Ottawa’s last 19 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa’s last 5 games played on a Friday.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina’s last 9 games.
Carolina are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Carolina’s last 14 games against Ottawa.
Carolina are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games at home.
Carolina are 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against Ottawa.
Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes Betting Prediction
According to the particulars of the analysis and current betting patterns, the Hurricanes seem to be the more plausible option, particularly taking into account their home form and their previous record over the Senators. Nevertheless, the Senators have become a little thorny and can be unreliable at times hence making the +1.5 puckline attractive to the more risk-averse bettors.
In case other markets are of interest, for players who are incentivized to be active offensively, one of the options is Martin Necas – points scored, given his production this season. Also the over on the total, judging by the last games played by both teams on Fridays and the active game style expected, should be profitable as well.
Score Prediction: Hurricanes 4, Senators 3.
