Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators Picks and Predictions December 13th 2024

Carolina Hurricanes vs Ottawa Senators December 13th 2024

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Senators versus the Hurricanes? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NHLN. The game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Hurricanes are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Senators.

Ottawa vs. Carolina Key Information

• Teams: Senators at Hurricanes
• Where: Lenovo Center Raleigh
• Date: Friday, December 13th
• Betting Odds CAR -215 | OTT +178 O/U 6

The Senators Can Win If…

Ottawa evened their record at 13-13-2 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, with the total set at 6.5 goals. All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Tim Stützle’s goal at 17:46 in the third period sealing the game.

Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for Ottawa in the first period, finding the net at 14:32. Brady Tkachuk added another goal in the second period, and Stützle’s empty-netter in the third period put the game out of reach.

Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle, with Tim Stützle scoring his 6th goal on an empty net. Brady Tkachuk added his 7th goal, while Adam Gaudette also netted his 7th, opening the scoring for the Senators.

Ottawa took 23 shots on goal and registered 11 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with Tkachuk’s goal coming at 8:49 in the second period.

Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage, helping the Senators secure a 3-0 win over the Kraken. Ottawa’s defense added 2 takeaways and 25 hits, while blocking 14 shots.

• The Senators have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. In addition, their puck line record over this stretch is 2-1 while posting a 0-1-2 over-under mark.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Ottawa has a record of 5-5. Their record vs the puck line sits at 2-8 in these matchups, while posting a 5-3-2 over-under mark.

The Hurricanes Can Win If…

Carolina improved to 18-9-1 with a 4-2 win over the Capitals. The Hurricanes covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Hurricanes scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. Carolina then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.

Dmitry Orlov scored twice for the Hurricanes in their 4-2 win over the Capitals, bringing his season total to three goals. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the season and picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists overall. Andrei Svechnikov capped off the scoring with his sixth goal, an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left in the game.

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but was held scoreless on the power play. After a first-period goal, the Hurricanes added two more in the second and finished with an empty-net goal in the third. The team recorded 14 giveaways.

Despite conceding two late goals in the first period, Carolina’s defense regrouped, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

• Carolina has put together a record of 2-1 over their past three games. This includes going 1-2 vs. the puck line and posting an over-under mark of 2-1.
• The Hurricanes have gone 4-6 over their last ten regular season games. The team’s record vs the puck line was just 2-8, in addition to an over-under mark of 6-2-2.

The Lean

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Hurricanes is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -215, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Senators to cover. Even if the Hurricanes win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Senators should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.

Predators Look to Stop Skid Against Streaking Stars

The Nashville Predators (7-15-6) are on the brink of setting an unwelcome franchise record for consecutive losses as they visit the Dallas Stars (17-7-3) on Thursday night. With Nashville winless in its last eight games (0-5-3) and struggling mightily on offense, the challenge of defeating a surging Stars team at home looms large.

Predators’ Challenges and Key Injuries

Nashville’s struggles have been compounded by injuries to key players. Captain Roman Josi, the team’s points leader with 23, suffered a lower-body injury during Tuesday’s 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames and is uncertain for Thursday. Star forward Ryan O’Reilly (lower body) has missed the past three games, and Gustav Nyquist was sidelined Tuesday due to illness.

Head coach Andrew Brunette acknowledged the impact of losing Josi but sees it as an opportunity for others:
“Obviously, you never replace Roman Josi. But it gives us, organizationally, a chance to see these guys with more minutes and what they have.”

Nashville’s offense has struggled mightily, tallying just 14 goals during the eight-game skid. Jonathan Marchessault has been a bright spot, scoring twice against Calgary, but his production has largely been limited to home games, with only three of his 15 points coming on the road.

Goaltender Juuse Saros, normally a pillar for Nashville, has a 3.46 goals-against average during his current 0-4-3 stretch.

Stars Thrive at Home

The Stars have been dominant at the American Airlines Center, boasting an 11-2-0 home record and outscoring opponents 19-8 during their current four-game home winning streak. Defenseman Thomas Harley scored twice in Sunday’s 6-2 victory over Calgary, and Jason Robertson contributed a goal and an assist to break a three-game scoring slump.

Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has been lights out at home, with a 10-1-0 record, a 1.99 goals-against average, and a .929 save percentage. Backup Casey DeSmith has also been reliable, with a 2.05 GAA in two home starts this season.

Head coach Pete DeBoer praised the team’s offensive resurgence after Sunday’s win:
“It starts with doing the right things, and we capitalize on the opportunities.”

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Keys to the Game

Nashville Predators:

• Overcome Injuries: Find ways to generate offense despite the likely absence of Josi and O’Reilly.
• Solid Goaltending: Saros must deliver a standout performance to counter Dallas’ potent attack.
• Limit Defensive Breakdowns: Avoid the lapses that have led to big deficits during their current slide.

Dallas Stars:

• Maintain Home Dominance: Leverage their strong home record to set the tone early.
• Spread the Scoring: Contributions from depth players like Thomas Harley and Sam Steel can complement top stars like Robertson.
• Capitalize on Nashville’s Struggles: Pressure the Predators’ shorthanded lineup and shaky defense.

Series Outlook

The Stars edged the Predators 4-3 in their season opener on Oct. 10 in Nashville, with Oettinger making 33 saves. Robertson, who has 10 career goals in 21 games against Nashville, will look to add to that total as the Stars aim to continue their dominance at home.

For Nashville, avoiding the ignominy of a franchise-record ninth consecutive loss will require overcoming adversity, especially against a Stars team that excels at exploiting opponents’ weaknesses. The odds favor Dallas, but the Predators will need to dig deep to reverse their fortunes.