The Ducks will play the Hurricanes on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Carolina Hurricanes. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 8th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Anaheim Ducks currently have a 86.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes heading into this matchup with a 95.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Anaheim Ducks - The Anaheim Ducks have a 9-11-2 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Anaheim Ducks now rank 2nd for away team losses.
- Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 14-8-1 record as a home team. That puts them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Anaheim Ducks rank 5th (145) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Carolina Hurricanes, currently rank 3rd (147) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Anaheim Ducks rank 1st (158) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Carolina Hurricanes, they've given up 131 goals this season, ranking them 11th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Anaheim Ducks have a 4-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes owning a 4-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Anaheim Ducks have a 21-19-3 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 26-14-3 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! An epic battle brews as the Ducks face...the Hurricanes on January 8th, 2026 in a clash of titans...
This season, the Ducks have a 0.488 win percentage, standing at 21-19-3...On the other hand, the Hurricanes boast a 0.605 win percentage, with a 26-14-3 record...Both teams are hungry for victory, with the Ducks tallying 45 points...and the Hurricanes leading the pack with 55 points in the standings...
Before the puck drops, review each team's stats and standing...Check out game and player prop bets for this matchup below...If you're feeling lucky, consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...Want to learn how to bet on hockey? Visit SportsBetting3.com for tips...
In a clash of skill and strategy, who will emerge victorious? Only time...will tell as the Ducks and Hurricanes face off in this critical matchup...Don't miss the action and place your bets for a chance at...glory and riches! May the best team prevail in this battle on ice...
Best Ducks at Hurricanes Odds
| Underdog Anaheim Ducks | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Underdog Anaheim Ducks | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Anaheim Ducks are the +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7 +105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $105 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -130 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $130 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +110 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Anaheim Ducks are +1.5 -135 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Ducks
Hurricanes
1/08/26 7:08pm EST | +170-210 |
- Anaheim Ducks bettors risk $100 to win $170 at +170 odds. The implied probability for Anaheim Ducks is 37.04%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $47.62 at -210 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 67.74%.
Anaheim Ducks at Carolina Hurricanes Prop Bets
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Ducks
Hurricanes
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -235No +175Bet |
Ducks
Total Goals
ANA at CAR 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
ANA at CAR 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | 4 o -1104 u -125Bet |
Andrei Svechnikov
To Score 3 Goals
ANA at CAR 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
ANA at CAR 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
ANA at CAR 1/08/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Carolina Hurricanes | 52 | 32 | 15 | 5 | 0.615 | 69 | 28 | 180 | 150 | +30.0 | 18-8-2 | 14-7-3 | 4-3 | 7-1-2 | W1 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 52 | 28 | 21 | 3 | 0.538 | 59 | 22 | 173 | 181 | -8.0 | 15-8-1 | 13-13-2 | 6-0 | 7-3-0 | W7 |
Anaheim Ducks & Carolina Hurricanes Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Anaheim Ducks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Ducks | +9000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +850 Bet |
Anaheim Ducks & Carolina Hurricanes Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 8th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Anaheim Ducks vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 8, 2026 NHL Games
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- Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers - 1/08/26 7:08pm EST
- Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens - 1/08/26 7:08pm EST
- Vancouver Canucks vs Detroit Red Wings - 1/08/26 7:08pm EST
- New York Islanders vs Nashville Predators - 1/08/26 8:08pm EST
- Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets - 1/08/26 8:08pm EST
- Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche - 1/08/26 9:08pm EST
- Minnesota Wild vs Seattle Kraken - 1/08/26 10:08pm EST
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