Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - Mar 17, 2023

The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Hurricanes-Maple Leafs NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Maple Leafs a 52% chance of beating the Hurricanes.

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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Current Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+200), Hurricanes +1.5 (-245)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -120, Hurricanes +105
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Hurricanes, with +200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Hurricanes (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -245.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at +105, where you can put down $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Hurricanes (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Hurricanes +1.5 @ -245 via FanDuel Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes @ +105 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 6 @ -110 via PointsBet (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to help you make better investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Hurricanes moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Hurricanes and Maple Leafs.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Friday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews an 11.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 48.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 7.5% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 5.1% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 4.1% probability
• Martin Necas: 4.1% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 3.8% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 11.4% probability
• William Nylander: 7.4% probability
• Mitch Marner: 7.4% probability
• John Tavares: 5.7% probability
• Michael Bunting: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 37.3% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 26.7% probability
• Martin Necas: 22.3% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 22.2% probability
• Teuvo Teravainen: 21.2% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 48.2% probability
• William Nylander: 35.4% probability
• Mitch Marner: 34.5% probability
• John Tavares: 30.8% probability
• Michael Bunting: 20.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs on Friday March 17, 2023.

Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs 2023 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Friday March 17, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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