The Carolina Hurricanes (8-2-1) and Edmonton Oilers (7-1-1) meet Thursday in Edmonton, Canada. Puck drop at Rogers Place is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze NHL odds around the Hurricanes vs. Oilers odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
2025-26 season series: Tied 1-1, each won on the road
Carolina continued its impressive run, winning for the eighth time in its last 9 games with a 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Hurricanes delivered as -285 road favorites with the Over (6.5) cashing. C Logan Stankoven and LW Nikolaj Ehlers each scored twice and added an assist, while RW Jackson Blake contributed 3 assists. G Pyotr Kochetkov finished with 14 saves.
Edmonton continued its hot streak, winning for the seventh time
in 8 games with a 4-3 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild as -125 home favorites with the Over (6.5) cashing. D Evan Bouchard scored the game-winner on the power play at 3:32 of OT. C Connor McDavid assisted on the goal for his third helper of the night, pushing his NHL-leading total to 26 points and extending his season-opening point streak to 9 games.
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Hurricanes at Oilers odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -118 (bet $118 to win $100) | Oilers -102 (bet $102 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+195) | Oilers +1.5 (-235)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Hurricanes at Oilers projected goalies
Brandon Bussi (2-2-1, 2.97 GAA, .882 SV%) vs. Devon Levi (5-1-0, 2.83 GAA, .898 SV%)
Bussi saw his 2-start winning streak end Sunday against the Calgary Flames, allowing 3 goals on 34 shots in the 3-2 loss. The Hurricanes goaltender will now face unfamiliar territory, having never faced the Oilers in his 2-year NHL career.
Levi bounced back from his first loss of the season, 4-2 vs. Utah Mammoth last Thursday, against the Wild Tuesday, stopping 27 of 30 shots. Levi has made 1 start against Carolina, earning the win with 31 saves on 34 shots April 8, 2023.
Hurricanes at Oilers picks and predictions
Prediction
Oilers 3, Hurricanes 2
Moneyline
BET OILERS (-102).
Edmonton has won 7 of its last 8 games and enters Thursday with a significant scheduling advantage. The Oilers have been home all week, while Carolina is playing its fourth consecutive road game in 6 nights, potentially leaving the Hurricanes with some tired legs.
Edmonton leads the NHL with 4.56 goals per game, fueled by McDavid's impressive start. McDavid has recorded 26 points through 9 games, while the Oilers' power play is converting 31% of its opportunities. The expected return of C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins should provide another offensive boost, adding depth to an already dangerous lineup.
Carolina has struggled with goaltending consistency, posting a team save percentage of .890 while G Frederik Andersen remains sidelined.
With Edmonton rolling offensively, enjoying home-ice advantage and facing a potentially fatigued Carolina squad, the Oilers have plenty working in their favor Thursday night.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
No need to bet the puck line when you are getting basically even money with the Oilers at home.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6.5 (-110).
Carolina's fourth consecutive road game could lead to tired legs and a more conservative defensive approach. The Hurricanes will likely focus on slowing Edmonton's high-powered offense. Controlling the neutral zone and limiting quality scoring chances will be key. With Carolina potentially prioritizing defense over offensive pressure, this matchup could feature fewer goals than expected.
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