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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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday’s hockey action.

In the last 10 outings for the Ducks, their offense has put up 27 goals while their defense has allowed 46 (they have a 1-7-2 record in those games). In 27 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with four goals (14.8% conversion rate).

Hurricanes vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final result of Hurricanes 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-218)
Total Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have a 26-14-3 record overall, with a 9-3-12 record in games that have needed overtime.
In the 11 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-2-1 record (good for 17 points).
In the eight games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they’ve finished 1-7-0 (two points).
Carolina has scored two goals in five games this season (2-3-0 record, four points).
The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 30 times, and are 23-4-3 in those games (to register 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 posted a record of 8-3-11 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 21-19-3.
Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks scored 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 exactly two goals.
The Ducks have earned 42 points in their 29 games with more than two goals scored.
Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 14 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-8-1 (23 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 10-8-2 to register 22 points.

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