Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 15, 2025

Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers Prediction – 3/15/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. This Metropolitan Division clash features two teams on divergent paths as the regular season progresses.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Game Preview

The Hurricanes enter this matchup riding a six-game winning streak, boasting a 40-22-4 record, which places them second in the Metropolitan Division. Their recent 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on March 14 showcased their offensive depth, with Jesperi Kotkaniemi contributing two assists and Jack Roslovic adding a goal and an assist. Goaltender Frederik Andersen made 22 saves, securing his third consecutive win between the pipes.

Carolina's offense has been potent, averaging 3.2 goals per game, ranking them 10th in the league. Defensively, they are equally impressive, allowing just 2.68 goals per game, placing them sixth in the NHL. Key contributors include Sebastian Aho, who leads the team with 24 goals and 38 assists, totaling 62 points. Seth Jarvis has also been instrumental, currently on a four-game point streak.

On the other hand, the Flyers have struggled to find consistency this season. With a 28-31-8 record, they are tied for seventh in the Metropolitan Division. However, they recently snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 shootout win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 13. Rookie Matvei Michkov has been a bright spot, being one of just two rookies league-wide to reach 20 goals this season.

Philadelphia's offense has been underwhelming, averaging 2.79 goals per game, ranking 23rd in the league. Their defense has also been porous, allowing 3.34 goals per game, placing them 28th. The power play has been particularly ineffective, converting on just 14.9% of opportunities, ranking 29th in the NHL.

Betting Insights

As of the latest odds, the Hurricanes are favored with a moneyline of -175, while the Flyers are at +145. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals. Carolina has dominated recent matchups against Philadelphia, winning nine of the last ten encounters, including both meetings this season. In games played in Philadelphia, the Hurricanes have a 5-0 record dating back to 2022, outscoring the Flyers 20-11 in that span.

In their last ten games, the Hurricanes have a 7-3-0 record, averaging 2.8 goals per game and allowing 2.1. The Flyers are 4-5-1 in their last ten, averaging 2.8 goals per game and conceding 3.2. Notably, five of the past six head-to-head encounters between these teams have featured five or fewer total goals.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers Prediction

Considering the current form and statistical advantages, the Hurricanes are well-positioned to extend their winning streak to seven games. Their balanced attack and solid defense contrast sharply with the Flyers' struggles on both ends of the ice. Additionally, Carolina's recent dominance in this matchup, especially in Philadelphia, further supports this outlook.

For bettors, the Hurricanes' moneyline at -175 presents a favorable option, given their recent performance and head-to-head success against the Flyers. The over/under set at 5.5 goals is intriguing, especially considering the trend of low-scoring games between these teams. Given the Hurricanes' strong defense and the Flyers' offensive struggles, the under could be a prudent choice.

In conclusion, expect the Carolina Hurricanes to continue their winning ways with a victory over the Philadelphia Flyers, further solidifying their position in the Metropolitan Division standings.

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Consensus

Moneyline Pick Consensus

-170
87% CAR
+142
13% PHI

Total Pick Consensus

5.5/-112
20% UN
5.5/-108
80% OV

Puckline Pick Consensus

-1.5/+145
0% CAR
+1.5/-175
0% PHI

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Team Records
  • Goalies
  • Recent Starts
CAR
Team Stats
PHI
212
Goals For
187
176
Goals Agst
224
3.03
PP For GM
2.61
.55
PP Goals GM
.39
18.00
PP%
14.86
2.91
PP Agst GM
2.43
.45
PP Agst Goals GM
.54
84.38
PK%
77.91
7.0
PIM GM
7.6
7.6
oPIM GM
7.7
CAR
Team Records
PHI
40-22-4
Overall
28-31-8
0-2
Shootout
5-3
5-2
Overtime
6-5
27-7-1
Home
16-18-1
13-15-3
Road
12-13-7
23-12-3
EAS
16-17-5
17-10-1
WES
12-14-3
9-8-0
ATL
8-6-3
14-4-3
MET
8-11-2
8-7-0
CEN
6-6-1
9-3-1
PAC
6-8-2
12-4-4
≤1
14-5-8
17-10-0
≥3
6-18-0
7-2-0
Oct
4-6-1
9-5-1
Nov
8-4-2
6-6-1
Dec
5-7-1
10-3-2
Jan
6-7-2
2-5-0
Feb
3-2-2
6-1-0
Mar
2-5-0
0-0-0
Apr
0-0-0
P. Kochetkov
S. Ersson
6
GP
9
6
GS
8
5-1-0
W-L-T/O
4-2-1
15
Goals Allowed
20
2.51
GAA
2.68
140
Shots Against
203
.893
SV%
.901
0
SO
1
3
Quality Starts
5
.500
QS%
.625
1
Bad Starts
1
105
Goals All.%
97
-0.74
Goals Sv Above Avg
0.68

P. Kochetkov

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
5/4/22 BOS
Ullmark N/A
W5-2 N/A
0
6
6
1.000
4/26/22 NYR
Shesterkin N/A
W4-3 N/A
3
34
31
.912
4/24/22 NYI
Varlamov N/A
W5-2 N/A
1
18
17
.944
4/23/22 NJ
Gillies N/A
W3-2 N/A
2
19
17
.895

S. Ersson

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%

Odds

  • MoneyLine
  • PuckLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
CAR PHI
CAR PHI
Consensus
-182
+148
-169
+143
-148
+124
-170
+142
-146
+122
-176
+146
-182
+148
-165
+135
-178
+150
-170
+143
-175
+145
-170
+140
Open
Current
Book
CAR PHI
CAR PHI
Consensus
-1.5 (+170)
+1.5 (-205)
-1.5 (+147)
+1.5 (-177)
-1.5 (+170)
+1.5 (-205)
-1.5 (+145)
+1.5 (-175)
-1.5 (+164)
+1.5 (-205)
-1.5 (+144)
+1.5 (-178)
-1.5 (+150)
+1.5 (-182)
-1.5 (+148)
+1.5 (-180)
-1.5 (+140)
+1.5 (-165)
-1.5 (+143)
+1.5 (-170)
-1.5 (+150)
+1.5 (-185)
-1.5 (+145)
+1.5 (-180)
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
5.5 (-130)
5.5 (+110)
5.5 (-111)
5.5 (-109)
5.5 (-130)
5.5 (+110)
5.5 (-108)
5.5 (-112)
5.5 (-130)
5.5 (+106)
5.5 (-110)
5.5 (-110)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (-103)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (-103)
5.5 (-125)
5.5 (+105)
5.5 (-110)
5.5 (-110)
6.0 (+100)
6.0 (-120)
5.5 (-110)
5.5 (-110)

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