The Carolina Hurricanes (26-14-3) host the Anaheim Ducks (21-19-3, losers of seven straight) at Lenovo Center. The matchup on Thursday, Jan. 8 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday’s hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Ducks are 1-7-2 while scoring 27 goals against 46 goals allowed. On 27 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (14.8%).

Hurricanes vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-221)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes are 26-14-3 overall and 9-3-12 in overtime contests.
Carolina is 8-2-1 (17 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
In the eight games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-7-0 (two points).
Carolina has scored exactly two goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 30 games (23-4-3, 49 points).
In the 16 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-5-1 record (21 points).
In the 34 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 24-8-2 (50 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 1-5-1 (three points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 21-19-3 record this season and are 8-3-11 in contests that have gone to overtime.
Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Ducks registered just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-4-0) in five games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
The Ducks have earned 42 points in their 29 games with at least three goals scored.
This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 10 games and picked up 14 points with a record of 6-2-2.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 11-8-1 (23 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 10-8-2 to record 22 points.

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