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Carolina (13-5-1) at Minnesota (9-7-4)
- When: Nov 19 2025, 9:30 PM
- Where: Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul, MN, USA
- TV: TNT
Carolina vs Minnesota NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Carolina -163
Spread: Carolina -1.5 (+160)
Total: 6.0
Minnesota Wild Betting Breakdown
Minnesota enters this matchup with new energy buzzing through the top line. Danila Yurov, the highly anticipated rookie, is finally getting his shot alongside Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello. With injuries taking a bite out of the roster, Yurov has climbed into a prime role, and the Wild are expecting him to play his own game rather than turn into a highlight hunter.
The Wild have quietly stabilized their season with a 3 game win streak and a 3 0 1 stretch during their homestand. Despite injuries to Rossi, Sturm and now Ryan Hartman, they have found ways to generate timely scoring and defend smartly. Filip Gustavsson is expected to start, and while his season numbers are up and down, his track record against Carolina is excellent.
Minnesota remains scrappy, structured and opportunistic. But their margin for error is razor thin against an opponent that thrives on pressure and pace.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Breakdown
Carolina rolls into St Paul with momentum of their own. The Hurricanes are 6 1 1 in their last eight and recently knocked off the Bruins, flexing the defensive discipline and puck pressure that has defined their identity for years. Even with some inconsistencies early in the season, Carolina now looks like the dangerous, suffocating group opponents dread facing.
There is also a chance the blue line gets a boost. Jalen Chatfield has returned to practice and could rejoin the lineup as soon as this game. His mobility and defensive awareness would be a welcome addition against a Wild team relying heavily on top line production.
Frederik Andersen remains the expected starter. His save percentage has dipped this season, but he still has solid career numbers against Minnesota. With Carolina humming as a five man unit, Andersen often gets more run support and defensive protection than his basic stats suggest.
NHL Betting Edge & Prediction
Minnesota has improved recently, and Yurov’s promotion adds an interesting wrinkle, but Carolina enters as the more complete and healthier team. The Hurricanes’ relentless forecheck and depth across all three pairings should gradually tilt the game their way.
Gustavsson may keep Minnesota alive early, but Carolina’s rhythm and structure give them the edge late.
Score Prediction: Carolina 4, Minnesota 2
Pick: Carolina -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over 5.5 Alt Lins (-145)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
