Why Carolina is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 10:00PM ET as the Carolina Hurricanes lock horns with the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers’ proven NHL model predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today’s game.

For further insights into Thursday’s matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Hurricanes vs. Ducks predictions page.

Canes vs. Ducks prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday’s NHL matchup between the Hurricanes and Ducks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 62% chance of beating the Ducks.

According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.

Hurricanes vs. Ducks odds

We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type
Hurricanes
Ducks

Puck Line
-1.5 (+136)
+1.5 (-150)

Moneyline
-184
+160

Total
o6.5 (+102)
u6.5 (-120)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Hurricanes vs. Ducks picks and best bets

Our model’s biggest edge in today’s Hurricanes vs. Ducks matchup is on the puck line.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Hurricanes vs. Ducks player props

Who will score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Ducks?

According to our model, Carolina’s Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Ducks.

Our projections give Jarvis a 6.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 33.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes

Player
First Goal Probability

Seth Jarvis
6.7%

Sebastian Aho
5.9%

Nikolaj Ehlers
5.7%

Anaheim Ducks

Player
First Goal Probability

Beckett Sennecke
5.9%

Chris Kreider
5.3%

Mason McTavish
5.0%

Anytime goal scorer predictions
Carolina Hurricanes

Player
Anytime Goal Probability

Seth Jarvis
33.7%

Sebastian Aho
29.8%

Nikolaj Ehlers
29.5%

Anaheim Ducks

Player
Anytime Goal Probability

Beckett Sennecke
29.9%

Chris Kreider
27.0%

Mason McTavish
25.5%

Canes vs. Ducks game-day updates and essential details

Thursday’s action between the Ducks and Hurricanes at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers’ in-depth preview of Thursday’s Hurricanes vs. Ducks matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Canes vs. Ducks picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Hurricanes, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Ducks on Thursday.

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Why Carolina is favored to win Thursday’s NHL matchup [10/16/2025]

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