<p>The Anaheim Ducks will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at the Lenovo Center on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Ducks enter the game with a record of 21-19-3 under head coach Joel Quenneville. They are currently ranked 9th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Hurricanes, led by head coach Rod Brind'Amour, hold a 26-14-3 record. They are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and lead the Eastern Metropolitan Division.</p> <h2>Ducks vs Hurricanes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Carolina Hurricanes</li><li>Venue: Lenovo Center</li><li>Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Anaheim Ducks +174, Carolina Hurricanes -212</li></ul> <h2>Anaheim Ducks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Anaheim Ducks have had a challenging stretch in their recent games. They lost to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2, despite two power-play goals. Their goaltender, Lukas Dostal, faced a barrage of shots, making 34 saves on 38 shots.</p> <p>In their game against the Washington Capitals, the Ducks lost 7-4. They had 45 shots on goal but could not overcome the Capitals' offense. Alex Killorn scored once, and Beckett Sennecke also found the net in that game.</p> <p>The Ducks have had difficulty on defense, as seen in their loss to the Minnesota Wild, 5-2. Despite Petr Mrazek not facing any shots in that game, the Ducks' defense allowed 34 shots from the Wild. Troy Terry and Beckett Sennecke each scored a goal, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome.</p> <h2>Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes recently had a strong game against the Dallas Stars. They won 6-3 with K'Andre Miller scoring twice and assisting once. Andrei Svechnikov also contributed with four assists, helping the team secure the win.</p> <p>In their game against the New Jersey Devils, the Hurricanes won 3-1. Taylor Hall and Logan Stankoven each scored a goal. Nikolaj Ehlers added another goal, showcasing his importance to the team's offensive efforts.</p> <p>Earlier games showed mixed results, with losses to the Colorado Avalanche and Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes scored three goals against the Avalanche and five against the Canadiens. Despite these losses, they showed offensive strength, especially on power plays with multiple goals against Montreal.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites with a moneyline of -212. They have stronger skater and goaltending stats compared to the Anaheim Ducks. The Hurricanes are projected to win the game with a score of 4-2.</p> <p>The over/under line is set at 6.5. With the projected total score of 6, the under at +103 looks like a good pick. Both teams have shown average scoring and goaltending stats, supporting a lower-scoring game.</p>

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