Hurricanes vs. Bruins Prediction & Picks - October 31

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The Carolina Hurricanes (6-2) host the Boston Bruins (4-5-1) at PNC Arena on Thursday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes have won four straight games.

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Here is our pick for who will clinch the victory in Thursday's game.

Hurricanes vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Hurricanes 5, Bruins 1.

  • Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-169)
  • Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

  • The Hurricanes have gone 2-0-2 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 6-2.
  • Carolina is 2-1-0 (four points) in its three games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they lost.
  • The Hurricanes are 6-1-0 in the seven games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 12 points).
  • In the four games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it picked up six points after finishing 3-1-0.
  • In the six games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 5-1-0 (10 points).
  • The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents two times, and went 1-1-0 (two points).

Bruins Splits and Trends

  • The Bruins have earned a record of 2-1-3 in overtime contests to contribute to an overall mark of 4-5-1.
  • In the four games Boston has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
  • This season the Bruins recorded only one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
  • Boston has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
  • The Bruins have scored three or more goals in five games, earning six points from those contests.
  • This season, Boston has scored a single power-play goal in four games has a record of 2-2-0 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Boston has posted a record of 2-2-0 (four points).
  • The Bruins have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned three points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Hurricanes Rank Hurricanes AVG Bruins AVG Bruins Rank
13th 3.38 Goals Scored 2.7 25th
3rd 2.38 Goals Allowed 3.4 21st
2nd 34.8 Shots 27.4 26th
2nd 25.8 Shots Allowed 29.2 18th
9th 23.08% Power Play % 14.29% 25th
7th 86.67% Penalty Kill % 80% 14th

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