Carolina Hurricanes vs Anaheim Ducks Picks

Our latest picks for Carolina Hurricanes vs Anaheim Ducks land in downtown Anaheim as the NHL action heats up on October 16, 2025 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Catch the live broadcast on ESPN+, KCOP-TV, VICTORY+, and FDSO.

Offensively the Hurricanes’ powerplay fires at a robust 27.8% success rate, ranking them among the league’s elite. Anaheim’s man advantage sits at 18.4%, well below the NHL average. Carolina also boasts an 83.1% penalty kill efficiency compared to Anaheim’s 78.9%. In 5-on-5 play the Hurricanes generate an expected 2.75 goals per game to the Ducks’ 2.20, signaling Carolina controls play away from special teams.

On the road Carolina has gone 3-1 in its last four games, with back-to-back wins in hostile arenas. Anaheim struggles at home, posting just a 1-3 mark in its last four opening nights at Honda Center. That road resilience gives bettors confidence when backing Carolina away from home ice.

Our predictions project a tight 4-3 victory for Carolina on the moneyline. The Hurricanes moneyline has delivered a 75% hit rate over the last 10 selections with a positive 3.9% EV, making it the best bet of the night. See more analysis on the View NHL picks page.

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