Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, Picks and Prediction, Sunday, November 9, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Carolina Hurricanes face the Toronto Maple Leafs with both teams looking to build on impressive seasons. The Hurricanes are 9-4 and in third place in the Metropolitan Division while the Maple Leafs have an 8-5-1 record and are near the top of the Atlantic. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs prediction!
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Hurricanes have looked great on both ends of the ice
The Hurricanes are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.62 goals per game. Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and Jackson Blake have scored 16 goals and 20 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Jordan Martinhook, Logan Stankoven, and Nikolaj Ehlers have combined for eight goals and 12 assists while defenseman Alexander Nikishin has added two goals and five assists from the point to open up the offense.
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The offense has been great but the defense has stepped up as well, scoring 2.69 goals per game. Alexander Nikishin and Mike Reilly have combined for 2.3 defensive point shares while K’Andre Miller, Sean Walker, and Jalen Chatfield have combined for 1.1 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. The hope is that goaltender Frederik Andersen improves as he’s struggled with a .892 save percentage and a 2.97 goals-against average on 222 shots with -1.2 goals saved above average.
Toronto is led by a great offense
The Maple Leafs are having a great season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.71 goals per game. William Nylander and John Tavares have scored 13 goals and 25 assists but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Matias Maccelli have combined for 16 goals and 21 assists while defensemen Morgan Rielly and Oliver Ekman-Larsson have added three goals and 12 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.57 goals per game. Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson have combined for 1.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. With the Maple Leafs playing the second game of a back-to-back, the hope is that Dennis Hildeby steps up as he looks to make his season debut on Sunday.
Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Pick
Money Line Pick For Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs
- Hurricanes (-125) (4 units)
This will be a great game between two of the best teams in the NHL. The Maple Leafs look to step up on their home ice but the Hurricanes look to take over this game on both ends of the ice. The Hurricanes should create plenty of scoring chances with Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who allow only 2.69 goals per game, should limit the Maple Leafs offense with Alexander Nikishin, Mike Reilly, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Frederik Andersen to make plenty of big saves. The Hurricanes should win the game with a strong performance on the road.
Take the Hurricanes money line as road Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
The Hurricanes and Maple Leafs have great offenses that look to make this game a high-scoring one from the first period. The Maple Leafs, who average 3.71 goals per game, should pile on the goals with William Nylander, John Tavares, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Hurricanes, who average 3.62 goals per game, should run up the score against the Maple Leafs, who allow 3.57 goals per game, with Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis, Jackson Blake, and the rest of the forward unit overwhelming the Maple Leafs defense with speed in all three zones and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defenseman Alexander Nikishin fires shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
The Hurricanes face the Maple Leafs with both teams looking to improve in the Eastern Conference.
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