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Utah vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Utah Hockey Club vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Utah Hockey Club will meet in the NHL at Lenovo Center on Saturday, with puck drop at 1:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, 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 Utah-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 Utah has a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Utah vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Utah Hockey Club vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between Utah and the Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 63% chance of defeating Utah.
According to our model, Utah (+1.5) has a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Utah vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Utah | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+130) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -205 |
| Total | o5.5 (+100) | u5.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Utah vs. Hurricanes Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Utah vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Utah vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Utah vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Utah vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 37.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 6.4% |
| Clayton Keller | 6.3% |
| Josh Doan | 3.7% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 8.1% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 8.0% |
| Sebastian Aho | 8.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Utah Hockey Club
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Dylan Guenther | 33.5% |
| Clayton Keller | 31.4% |
| Josh Doan | 22.0% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 37.6% |
| Sebastian Aho | 37.0% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 35.5% |
Utah vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Hurricanes and Utah at Lenovo Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Utah Hockey Club vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 1:00PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Utah vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Utah vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Utah 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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