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Oilers vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/1/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Edmonton Oilers vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Edmonton-Carolina game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Hurricanes are more likely to win, while the Oilers have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Oilers vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 57% chance of beating the Oilers.
According to our model, the Oilers (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying under.
Oilers vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oilers | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-170) | -1.5 (+146) |
| Moneyline | +140 | -164 |
| Total | o6.5 (-115) | u6.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Oilers vs. Hurricanes Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Oilers vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Oilers vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Oilers vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 38.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 8.3% |
| Connor McDavid | 7.5% |
| Zach Hyman | 5.7% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 8.3% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 7.5% |
| Sebastian Aho | 6.5% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 40.4% |
| Connor McDavid | 34.5% |
| Zach Hyman | 29.5% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 38.2% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 35.1% |
| Sebastian Aho | 33.1% |
Oilers vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Hurricanes and Oilers at Lenovo Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Oilers vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Edmonton vs. Carolina 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 57% win probability, will likely beat the Oilers on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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