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Edmonton Oilers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Edmonton Oilers and the Carolina Hurricanes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Lenovo Center.
Oddsmakers opened the Hurricanes as -143-moneyline favorites versus the Oilers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
In their last action, Carolina was a 5-2 winner at home against the Sabres. Bettors on Carolina at -206 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Edmonton lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Panthers on February 27. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -136 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Edmonton:
Team record: 27-13-3 SU
Edmonton is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games
Carolina:
Team record: 26-15-3 SU
Carolina is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Edmonton home to Anaheim Tuesday, March 4
Carolina home to Calgary Sunday, March 2