Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes 3-3-23 NHL Analysis, Prediction and Odds

Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes 3/3/23 – The Carolina Hurricanes will travel to Mullett Arena to face off against the Arizona Coyotes. Carolina currently holds a record of 39-12-8, while their opponents boast an overall record of 21-31-9. These two teams have met once this season with Arizona taking home the victory. However, the Carolina Hurricanes will win this game according to the best NHL betting lines.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes

Date & Time: Friday, March 3, 2023 at 9:30 PM 

Location: Mullett Arena

Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Odds

Hurricanes

Moneyline: -333

Puckline: -1.5 (-115)

Total: 6 over (-110)

Coyotes

Moneyline: +250

Puckline: +1.5 (-105)

Total: 6 under (-110)

Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes Analysis

Carolina Hurricanes had been odds on to win their last game against Vegas, yet ultimately fell short 3-2. Jordan Staal and Martin Necas each scored one goal while Frederik Andersen allowed three goals on 20 shots faced. Of late, Carolina has seen great offensive success from their attackers. Carolina has scored four or more goals in six of their last 10 games, ranking ninth overall for goals per game and third in shots per contest. Carolina has excelled defensively and goalkeeping this season, ranking second in goals against per game and first overall in shots against per game. They currently lead the Metropolitan division by one point over the New Jersey Devils with the second highest number of points in the Eastern Conference behind only Boston; thus far, Carolina looks poised to make the postseason.

Arizona Coyotes was an underdog in their previous game against the Dallas Stars and ultimately fell 4-2; Juuso Valimaki contributed two assists, Barrett Hayton scored one goal, and Clayton Keller added another. Connor Ingram allowed four goals on 41 shots faced. Arizona has struggled offensively this season, ranking 28th in goals per game and last in shots per contest. Six of their last 10 games saw Arizona score three or fewer goals. Defense and goaltending have both been disastrous for the Coyotes this season, ranking 24th in goals against per game and 31st in shots against per game, respectively.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes Against the Spread

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina’s last 5 games. Carolina are 12-3 SU in their last 15 games. Carolina are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Arizona. Carolina are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road. Carolina are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.

Arizona are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games against Carolina. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games at home. Arizona are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Carolina. The total has gone OVER in 11 of Arizona’s last 16 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Arizona Coyotes Free Pick

Carolina boasts major advantages on offense, defense, and goaltending. They have won seven of their last 10 games to prove it; Carolina is clearly superior overall and will come out on top in this matchup according to the top NHL betting sites.

Free Pick: Carolina Hurricanes  -1.5 (-115)