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Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes will square off with the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Lenovo Center on Thursday, starting at 7:30PM 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.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Toronto-Carolina game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Hurricanes with a win probability of 59% and the Maple Leafs with 41%."
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Maple Leafs vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs at Lenovo Center is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Toronto vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 59% chance of beating the Maple Leafs.
According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maple Leafs | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+152) |
| Moneyline | +146 | -175 |
| Total | o5.5 (-112) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest 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.
Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Matthews an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Maple Leafs star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 8.9% |
| William Nylander | 6.0% |
| John Tavares | 5.3% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sebastian Aho | 7.9% |
| Seth Jarvis | 7.1% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 40.4% |
| William Nylander | 30.4% |
| Mitch Marner | 25.9% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 35.9% |
| Sebastian Aho | 35.7% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 28.6% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
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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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