Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 12/14/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+150) Hurricanes (-182)

PNC Arena is where the Carolina Hurricanes (19-9-2) will play the Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-4) on Sunday. The moneyline on this game has Philadelphia at +150 while Carolina is coming in at -182. The total is 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers will look for better times on the ice after their 3-2 loss against the Golden Knights in their previous game. Philadelphia earned 4 minutes in the box in this contest. Moreover, they had 3 power play chances but didn't net one. The Flyers didn't have a great showing offensively in the loss. In the matchup, they netted 2 out of the 19 shots they tried.

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While playing at even strength, the Flyers have given up 64 goals while earning 68 themselves. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have 90 power play opportunities (16th in the NHL) and have scored 17 goals in those chances. In the matter of their scoring, the Philadelphia Flyers have notched 82 goals (27th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have surrendered 81. Philadelphia has attempted 730 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.2%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 36 points and their points percentage is sitting at .621. The Flyers have had 748 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .892. Philadelphia comes into tonight with 81 power play chances and they have scored 14 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 17.28%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Samuel Ersson. Opponents have notched 332 goals versus Ersson in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.91. Ersson has been involved in 120 contests during his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .887 for his 5,856 minutes between the pipes. He has accumulated an overall record of 56-42-14 and he has gotten the start in 114 games. During his career on the ice, Ersson has compiled 55 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .482. Ersson has had 2,934 shot attempts against him and has amassed 2,602 total saves.

In their last game, Carolina played the Capitals in a matchup where the Hurricanes got the tie by a final of 2-2. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this contest but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Hurricanes had 2 goals out of the 39 shots on goal they pursued.

On the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched a total of 99 goals, 40 points, as well as a points percentage of .667. They have allowed 84 goals to be scored by way of 66 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they were shorthanded. The Hurricanes have earned 85 goals at even strength and 14 goals (27th in professional hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have a total of 91 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play rate of 15.38%. Carolina has attempted 1,004 shots (2nd in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.86%, while allowing the opposition 730 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.82% on their opponents 85 power play chances, and their save percentage is 88.5%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Brandon Bussi in goal. Bussi is the owner of a lifetime mark of 10-1-0 and has participated in 11 games. Bussi's quality start percentage comes out to 63.6% and he has 7 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has tallied 232 saves out of 255 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .910. His opponents are averaging 2.09 goals per contest and he has yielded 23 goals overall. He has started in 11 contests and has been on the ice for 28 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Philadelphia (+150)

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