Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction, Odds & Player Props for Friday (Dec. 13)

• The Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) on Friday in Raleigh
• We’ve made our Senators vs Hurricanes prediction for Friday, December 13, 2024
• Read below for Senators vs Hurricanes prediction and odds for tonight’s game on NHL Network

The Ottawa Senators (13-13-2) head to PNC Arena to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (18-9-1) in Friday night NHL action on December 13, 2024. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with national coverage provided by NHL Network.

The Hurricanes enter as -205 home favorites, while the over/under is set at 6 goals. Can the high-powered Canes offense led by Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho take advantage of Ottawa’s shaky defense and goaltending?

Here is our Senators vs Hurricanes prediction for Friday night.

Senators vs Hurricanes Prediction

I’m backing the Hurricanes to secure a multi-goal victory over the Senators at home. Carolina has been one of the NHL’s best teams this season, especially on home ice where they boast an 11-3 record.

The Canes are getting stellar play from forwards Martin Necas (43 points in 28 games) and Sebastian Aho (30 points) to power the league’s 4th-ranked offense in goals per game (3.71).

Carolina also has a major special teams advantage in this matchup. The Hurricanes rank 3rd on the power play (28.3%) and 3rd in penalty killing (84%), while the Sens are just 24th on the PK (75.6%). Expect Carolina to capitalize if Ottawa’s lack of discipline sends them to the sin bin.

The Hurricanes have had the Senators’ number in recent meetings, winning six of the last seven head-to-head, including a 4-0 shutout in Raleigh back on November 16th. Carolina has outscored Ottawa 20-6 over their current four-game win streak in the series.

While Ottawa is playing better of late, winning three of four, those victories all came on home ice. The Sens are just 4-8 on the road this season and have dropped three of their last four away from Canadian Tire Centre.

Ottawa’s defensive issues (3.07 goals against per game) and inconsistent goaltending from Linus Ullmark (.903 save percentage) don’t bode well against a lethal Carolina attack.

With the Hurricanes listed as high as -210 favorites, there’s not much value on the moneyline. Instead, I recommend laying the -1.5 puck line at plus-money (+124), as four of Carolina’s last six wins over the Sens have come by multiple goals. Ride the hotter team and back the Canes to win comfortably.

Friday NHL Pick:

• Hurricanes Puck Line -1.5 (+124 at DraftKings)

Senators vs Hurricanes Odds

The Hurricanes are currently solid favorites to win this one, with the moneyline set at -205. This means that a $205 bet on Carolina would return a profit of $100 if they emerge victorious. On the flip side, the Senators are road underdogs at +170, offering a potential return of $170 on a $100 wager.

Carolina is listed at -1.5 (+124) for those interested in the puck line, while Ottawa is at +1.5 (-148). A bet on the Canes puck line would require them to win by two or more goals, but it would provide a more appealing payout than the moneyline. The Sens puck line bet would cash if they either win outright or lose by a single goal.

The total (over/under) for this game is set at 6 goals, with the over at -115 and the under at -105. This suggests a slight lean from oddsmakers towards a higher-scoring affair.

Odds as of December 13, 2024 at DraftKings Sportsbook. Browse our top NHL betting apps for Friday Night Hockey.

Senators vs Hurricanes Player Props

NHL player props odds as of Dec. 13 at DraftKings.

Here are a few player prop bets to consider for Friday’s matchup:

Martin Necas – Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-154)
Necas has been firing the puck at a steady volume all season, recording 70 shots on goal through the first 28 games. That’s an average of 2.5 shots per contest. The Czech winger has gone over 2.5 shots in two straight and in each of his last two vs Ottawa.

Brady Tkachuk – Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-105)
Even more than Necas, Tkachuk has been extremely active in the shooting department. The Sens captain has registered 120 shots on goal so far, including 12 in a recent outing vs Anaheim. Tkachuk has topped 3.5 shots in three of his past five games.

Sebastian Aho – Over 0.5 Assists (-148)
Aho has been the Hurricanes’ top playmaker this season, dishing out a team-high 23 assists in 28 games. The star center has recorded an assist in four of his last five contests and in 10 of his past 14. In the November 16th meeting vs Ottawa, Aho notched a pair of helpers.

Senators vs Hurricanes Betting Trends

Here are some key betting trends to consider for Friday’s Senators vs Hurricanes matchup:

Moneyline

• The Hurricanes are 6-1 in their last 7 games against the Senators
• Carolina is 11-2 in their last 13 home games
• The Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 games against the Hurricanes

Over/Under

• Ottawa is 4-8 in their 12 road games this season
• The Over is 12-16 in the Senators’ 28 games this season
• The Over is 12-16 in the Hurricanes’ 28 games this season
• The Over is 6-3 in the Hurricanes’ last 9 games overall