Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks - Nov. 9

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The Carolina Hurricanes (10-4, on a three-game winning streak) hit the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-6-1) at Scotiabank Arena. The contest on Sunday, Nov. 9 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a glimpse at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

During the last 10 games for the Maple Leafs (5-4-1), their offense has put up 36 goals while their defense has allowed 38 goals. They have had 28 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (17.9%).

Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Hurricanes 4, Maple Leafs 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-130)
  • Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes have finished 3-0-3 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 10-4.
  • Carolina has six points (3-2-0) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the two games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they lost both times.
  • Carolina has lost the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Hurricanes have scored more than two goals 11 times, and are 10-1-0 in those games (to record 20 points).
  • In the five games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-1-0.
  • In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 9-2-0 (18 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs have a record of 8-6-1 this season and are 2-1-3 in overtime matchups.
  • In the six games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
  • Toronto has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
  • The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 12 times, earning 15 points from those matchups (7-4-1).
  • Toronto has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and has recorded five points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Toronto is 1-3-1 (three points).
  • The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 7-3-0 to register 14 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Maple Leafs AVG Maple Leafs Rank
4th 3.79 Goals Scored 3.67 5th
8th 2.71 Goals Allowed 3.67 30th
3rd 32.3 Shots 28.3 17th
12th 27 Shots Allowed 29.7 21st
30th 12.82% Power Play % 15.79% 25th
10th 82.98% Penalty Kill % 81.4% 13th

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