Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators NHL Predictions
2024-12-23 • Bridgestone Arena
Nashville Predators 5 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NSH: 58.2%
CAR: 41.8%
Expected Goals
NSH: 2.86
CAR: 2.97
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 38%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NSH
Juuse Saros - 21-17-5 | 0.892 SV% | 3.20 GAA
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 23-3-1 | 0.906 SV% | 2.16 GAA
| Stat | NSH | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.897 | 0.901 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.862 | 0.915 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.878 | 0.864 |
| GAA | 2.93 | 2.33 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 33% • NSH at home vs CAR: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | NSH 1 - 4 CAR | CAR | NSH |
| 2025-12-06 | CAR 6 - 3 NSH | CAR | CAR |
| 2025-03-25 | CAR 1 - 3 NSH | NSH | CAR |
| 2024-12-23 | NSH 5 - 2 CAR | NSH | NSH |
| 2023-12-27 | NSH 2 - 5 CAR | CAR | NSH |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13:34 | NSH | Goal |
| 2 | 11:45 | NSH | Goal |
| 3 | 00:30 | NSH | Goal |
| 3 | 02:52 | NSH | Goal |
| 3 | 04:37 | NSH | Goal |
| 3 | 05:17 | NSH | Goal |
| 3 | 16:48 | NSH | Goal |
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 58.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 5.8
Score Breakdown
Nashville Predators 5 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
Expected: 2.9 - 3.0