The Carolina Hurricanes (30-17-5) travel to face off against the Arizona Coyotes (23-25-4) on Friday, February 16th. This game will be played at Mullett Arena in Tempe and televised on ESPN+. Both the Hurricanes and Coyotes will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Coyotes

The Carolina Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

On the season, the Hurricanes have gone 30-17-5, putting them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, Carolina has gone 20-9.

When playing on the road this year, the Hurricanes have gone 13-11-1. Over their last ten games, Carolina has gone 6-4 and they have won two straight games when favored.

On the road this season, the Hurricanes have gone 9-16 against the puck line and have an average scoring margin of +.2 goals per game. So far, Carolina has gone 20-32 against the puck line and has a scoring differential of +.4 goals per contest.

Overall, the Hurricanes have won 18 games by multiple goals compared to 12 wins by just one goal. In their last ten games, Carolina has gone 4-6 against the puck line, and their puck line record as the favorite is currently 17-29.

In their most recent game, the Hurricanes fell to the Stars on the road by a score of 4-2. The Hurricanes offense struggled in the first and third periods versus the Stars, but they did score two times in the second period. All two goals came at even strength. They finished with 34 shots on goal and had 9 turnovers.

Entering the game as the underdog, Carolina not only suffered a straight-up loss but also failed to cover the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6.5 with a combined total of 6 goals.

The Arizona Coyotes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

At home this season, the Coyotes have gone 15-11-0, but they come into this game having lost two straight games and five in a row overall. In the Western Conference, Arizona is in 13th place and in 7th place in the Central Division. For the year, the Coyotes are 23-25-4, and they have gone 14-17 against other Western Conference teams.

When playing as the underdog, Arizona has gone 13-24-3, and they have lost two straight games when not favored. Over their last ten games, the Coyotes have gone just 2-8, and they have lost three straight games. For the year, Arizona has been the underdog in 40 of their 52 games.

Arizona enters this game with a puck line record of 27-25 and an average scoring margin of -.2 goals per game. So far this season, the Coyotes have played as the underdog in 40 games and have a puck line record of 22-18 in those games.

Overall, the team has 12 wins by multiple goals and 11 wins by one goal. In their last ten games at home, the Coyotes have a puck line record of 5-5, and their average scoring margin at home is +.2 goals per game.

The Coyotes aim to bounce back following their 3-1 loss at home to the Wild. During the initial two periods, the Coyotes struggled offensively and remained without a goal, but they finally broke through with one goal in the third period. Against Minnesota, Arizona’s offense scored their only goal at even strength. They recorded 26 shots on goal overall.

Arizona entered as the underdog and suffered both a straight-up loss and did not cover the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6 with a combined total of 4 goals.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 5th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Hurricanes offense is 3rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.

This season, the Hurricanes have an over/under record of 24-27-1. Throughout the season, they have played 25 games that went over the 6 over/under line. The average number of goals in their games is 6.3 per game.

Coyotes Offense Breakdown

The Coyotes come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 25th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 31st in the league. The Arizona offense is ranked 18th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 27th in the NHL.

So far, the Coyotes have an over/under record of 27-22-3. Coming into the game, they have played 26 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.1 goals per game.

Carolina Team Defense

Defensively, the Hurricanes are currently 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 24.9 shots per game against Carolina. They also are 13th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.

Arizona Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Coyotes head into the game ranked 10th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32 shots per game against Arizona. So far, they are 3rd in shutouts, achieving 6 shutouts.

Hurricanes vs Coyotes Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Carolina has an puck line mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• When looking at their past five home matchups, Arizona has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Arizona has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 2-3.

Hurricanes vs Coyotes Prediction

If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Hurricanes is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -204, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.

If you’re looking for my recommendation on the puck line, I suggest taking the Coyotes to cover. Even if the Hurricanes manage to win outright, this game is expected to remain competitive, and the Coyotes 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.

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