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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 |
Hurricanes vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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