Carolina Hurricanes vs Minnesota Wild predictions, Jan 04, 2025

Jan 02, 2025 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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### NHL Match Preview: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Minnesota Wild

**Date:** January 4, 2025
**Venue:** PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina (Home of the Carolina Hurricanes)

#### Team Form and Recent Performance

**Carolina Hurricanes:**
The Hurricanes have had a mixed bag of results recently, managing to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 matches. This indicates some struggles on the ice, though they have shown flashes of their potential. As the home team, they will be looking to leverage the support of their fans and improve their form. Key players will need to step up for Carolina to convert scoring opportunities and tighten up defensively.

**Minnesota Wild:**
In contrast, the Wild have been performing well, winning 3 out of their last 5 games. This positive momentum could give them a boost going into the match. Minnesota has been effective in both scoring and defending, showcasing a balanced roster that can respond in high-pressure situations. Their recent performances suggest they come into this match with confidence and cohesion.

#### Betting Odds

– **Carolina Hurricanes:** 1.83
– **Minnesota Wild:** 3.63

The odds favor the Hurricanes, indicating that bookmakers see them as the slight favorites for this matchup.

#### Probability Estimates

Based on recent performances and statistical analyses, the estimated probabilities for the outcome are as follows:

– **Carolina Hurricanes (Home Win):** 50.8%
– **Draw (X):** 20.7%
– **Minnesota Wild (Away Win):** 27.2%

This illustrates that many analysts believe the Hurricanes have a marginal edge, but the Wild are very much in contention for an upset.

#### Key Players to Watch

– **Carolina Hurricanes:** Look out for their top scorers and defensive leaders. Players like Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov will be critical in driving the offense. In goal, the performance of their netminder will be crucial in keeping the Wild at bay.

– **Minnesota Wild:** Kirill Kaprizov will be a player to watch, known for his knack for finding the back of the net and making key plays. Additionally, their defensemen will play a vital role in shutting down Carolina’s offensive threats.

#### Conclusion

This matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild promises to be an exciting contest. Both teams bring their own strengths and challenges, making for a potentially tight game. Carolina, benefiting from home-ice advantage, will look to right the ship after a challenging stretch, while Minnesota will aim to maintain their form and capitalize on their recent successes. Expect a spirited contest as both teams vie for a crucial two points in the standings.

Carolina 52.3% Draw 21.3% Minnesota 26.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 6.85% Minnesota Wild: 4.14%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.89 4.56 3.55
Pinnacle 1.77 4.42 3.7

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Latest Results

31.12.24 Columbus Blue Jackets – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:3 penalties
28.12.24 Carolina Hurricanes – New Jersey Devils – 5:2
27.12.24 New Jersey Devils – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:2
23.12.24 Nashville Predators – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:2
22.12.24 New York Rangers – Carolina Hurricanes – 1:3		 31.12.24 Minnesota Wild – Nashville Predators – 5:3
29.12.24 Minnesota Wild – Ottawa Senators – 1:3
27.12.24 Dallas Stars – Minnesota Wild – 2:3 OT
23.12.24 Minnesota Wild – Chicago Blackhawks – 4:3
21.12.24 Winnipeg Jets – Minnesota Wild – 5:0

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day’s play. In the match war can see two teams from the top of the table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Last 5 head-to-head matches Carolina won 2.
  • One and the other team get a very uncertain game.
  • Recently Carolina have a series of guest games.
  • Carolina will have a mini benefit in this match.
  • Last 20 head-to-head matches Carolina won 8 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 12 matches and goals 58:64 (average 2.9:3.2).
  • Including matches at home between the teams Carolina won 5 matches, drawn 0 matches, lost 5 matches and goals 32:27 (average 3.2:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.02.24 Minnesota Wild – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:3
    21.01.24 Carolina Hurricanes – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
    19.01.23 Carolina Hurricanes – Minnesota Wild – 5:2
    19.11.22 Minnesota Wild – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:1 OT
    02.04.22 Carolina Hurricanes – Minnesota Wild – 1:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Winnipeg Jets 39 23 4 1 11 142:96 55
    2 Vegas Golden Knights 37 22 3 3 9 131:102 53
    3 Minnesota Wild 38 18 5 4 11 113:104 50
    4 Los Angeles Kings 37 21 1 5 10 116:95 49
    5 Edmonton Oilers 37 15 7 3 12 121:105 47
    6 Colorado Avalanche 38 20 3 0 15 130:123 46
    7 Dallas Stars 36 20 2 1 13 116:91 45
    8 Calgary Flames 37 13 5 7 12 101:111 43
    9 Vancouver Canucks 36 14 3 8 11 112:115 42
    10 St. Louis Blues 39 12 6 4 17 106:117 40
    11 Utah 37 11 5 6 15 106:112 38
    12 Seattle Kraken 38 13 4 2 19 111:119 36
    13 Anaheim Ducks 36 11 4 4 17 91:111 34
    14 Nashville Predators 38 9 2 7 20 91:122 29
    15 San Jose Sharks 40 7 4 6 23 105:146 28
    16 Chicago Blackhawks 38 10 2 2 24 96:129 26

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Washington Capitals 37 22 3 2 10 135:96 52
    2 New Jersey Devils 41 23 1 3 14 132:104 51
    3 Toronto Maple Leafs 38 20 3 2 13 118:106 48
    4 Florida Panthers 38 19 4 2 13 131:119 48
    5 Carolina Hurricanes 37 20 2 2 13 128:106 46
    6 Boston Bruins 39 14 6 4 15 102:118 44
    7 Tampa Bay Lightning 34 17 3 2 12 134:97 42
    8 Ottawa Senators 36 14 5 2 15 110:103 40
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 39 11 6 5 17 120:145 39
    10 Philadelphia Flyers 38 9 8 4 17 119:136 38
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 38 13 3 6 16 127:136 38
    12 Montreal Canadiens 37 14 3 3 17 113:127 37
    13 New York Islanders 38 11 3 7 17 102:122 35
    14 Detroit Red Wings 37 12 3 4 18 98:120 34
    15 New York Rangers 36 16 0 1 19 101:113 33
    16 Buffalo Sabres 38 11 3 4 20 116:128 32

    NHL Outrights

    1. Edmonton Oilers: 8.27 (9.9%)

    2. Florida Panthers: 11.25 (7.27%)

    3. New Jersey Devils: 11.25 (7.27%)

    4. Colorado Avalanche: 11.38 (7.19%)

    5. Carolina Hurricanes: 11.94 (6.85%)

    6. Toronto Maple Leafs: 12.41 (6.59%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 13 (6.29%)

    8. Vegas Golden Knights: 13.29 (6.15%)

    9. Winnipeg Jets: 15.99 (5.12%)

    10. Tampa Bay Lightning: 17.43 (4.69%)

    11. Washington Capitals: 17.94 (4.56%)

    12. Minnesota Wild: 19.75 (4.14%)

    13. Los Angeles Kings: 20 (4.09%)

    14. Vancouver Canucks: 23.19 (3.53%)

    15. Boston Bruins: 29.26 (2.8%)

    16. Ottawa Senators: 32.01 (2.56%)

    17. New York Rangers: 41.18 (1.99%)

    18. Calgary Flames: 73.27 (1.12%)

    19. Utah: 73.51 (1.11%)

    20. St. Louis Blues: 91.27 (0.9%)

    21. Nashville Predators: 92.01 (0.89%)

    22. New York Islanders: 108.27 (0.76%)

    23. Pittsburgh Penguins: 110.77 (0.74%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 122.8 (0.67%)

    25. Seattle Kraken: 133.71 (0.61%)

    26. Montreal Canadiens: 182.03 (0.45%)

    27. Detroit Red Wings: 188.28 (0.43%)

    28. Columbus Blue Jackets: 200.52 (0.41%)

    29. Buffalo Sabres: 237.03 (0.35%)

    30. Anaheim Ducks: 266.94 (0.31%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 513.31 (0.16%)

    32. San Jose Sharks: 580.01 (0.14%)

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