Carolina Hurricanes Favorited to Dominate Utah Hockey Club in NHL Matchup

The Carolina Hurricanes, one of the hottest teams in the NHL, are set to face the Utah Hockey Club on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Hurricanes, with a strong record of 11-3-0, are looking to build on their recent success after a 5-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in their last game. Martin Necas leads the Hurricanes with 24 points, including 8 goals and 16 assists, while Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho also contribute significantly to the team’s offense.

Utah, with a record of 6-6-3, is seeking to rebound from a disappointing 4-0 loss to the Nashville Predators. Clayton Keller is the top scorer for Utah with 13 points, including 6 goals and 7 assists. Dylan Guenther, who leads all NHL players 21 or younger with seven goals, is another key player for the team. Despite their recent struggles, Utah has a decent home record, standing at 3-2-1 at the Delta Center this season.

Betting odds favor the Hurricanes, with a moneyline of -192 compared to Utah’s +153. The over/under is set at 6 goals. Analysts predict the Hurricanes to win, citing their strong performance in recent games and Utah’s struggles, particularly as underdogs. The Hurricanes have won nine of their last 10 games and are 8-1 in their last nine games against Utah.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN, BSSO, and Utah16, and fans can also stream it live on ESPN+. The matchup is expected to be intense, with the Hurricanes aiming to maintain their winning streak and Utah looking to turn their season around.