Nashville Predators at Carolina Hurricanes NHL Predictions
2027-01-02 • Lenovo Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
CAR: 52.1%
NSH: 47.9%
Expected Goals
CAR: 3.43
NSH: 3.38
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 48%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
CAR
Brandon Bussi - 31-6-2 | 0.894 SV% | 2.47 GAA
NSH
Juuse Saros - 28-22-8 | 0.894 SV% | 3.16 GAA
| Stat | CAR | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.901 | 0.897 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.887 | 0.884 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.864 | 0.878 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.93 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • CAR at home vs NSH: 1-2
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | NSH 1 - 4 CAR | CAR | CAR |
| 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 | CAR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-01-02 at 7:00 PM EST.
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