Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Picks and Predictions for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The Hurricanes travel to Nashville on Tuesday to play the Predators at Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 pm ET on ESPN+. Carolina (12-2-2, 1st Metropolitan Division, 26 points) brings a four-game winning streak into the matchup after Sunday's 7-0 win over Winnipeg. The Canes have been tough to beat on the road (7-1-1) this season. Nashville (5-4-5, 6th Central Division, 15 points) picked up a 5-4 shootout victory over Tampa Bay on Saturday, following losses to Washington and the Islanders. Build your bankroll with our free NHL picks.

Carolina Hurricanes Riding a Four-Game Winning Streak

The Hurricanes haven't allowed much around their net in recent games. Carolina blanked Winnipeg 7-0 on Sunday and shut out St. Louis 4-0 on October 24. Between those games, the Canes beat Boston 2-1 and Columbus 3-2. Carolina has scored 16 goals during its winning streak while giving up just three. The Hurricanes are also getting plenty of shots on goal, averaging 33.1 per game, and have one of the NHL's better defenses at 2.19 goals allowed.

Sebastian Aho (9 goals, 21 points) shares seventh place in the NHL scoring race. Logan Stankoven leads Carolina with 10 goals, and Jackson Blake has contributed 13 assists. The Hurricanes have also been getting strong play from Pyotr Kochetkov. He's unbeaten in 10 decisions, with two shutouts and a .929 save percentage. His 1.49 GAA puts him second among NHL goaltenders. Brandon Bussi has split his six decisions, going 2-2-2 with a 3.27 GAA.

Injuries: Taylor Hall, Alexander Nikishin and Jordan Staal are out.

Nashville Predators Finding Goals but Giving Them Back

Nashville came away with a 5-4 shootout win over Tampa Bay Saturday after losing 4-3 to Washington. The Predators also fell 4-3 in a shootout against the Islanders, but beat Colorado 6-2 in between. Nashville has scored at least three goals in four straight games, although opponents have kept pace in most of them. The Predators average 2.93 goals per game and allow 3.14, so their recent scoring hasn't always been enough.

Filip Forsberg (5 goals, 17 points) leads Nashville in scoring, with Steven Stamkos adding eight goals and 16 points. Roman Josi has 14 assists from defense, helping a power play that converts 31.9% of its chances. Juuse Saros (3-3-4) has a 2.94 GAA and .902 save percentage. Justus Annunen has two wins but owns a 3.90 GAA. Nashville needs sharper goaltending against a Carolina team producing nearly four goals per game.

Injuries: Nashville has no injuries reported.

Key To The Game

Carolina has allowed three goals in its last four games, and Nashville must find a way past Kochetkov if he starts. The Predators' 31.9% power play is one place they could create chances, but the Hurricanes have been strong at even strength. Nashville also needs to limit shots with Carolina averaging more than 33 per contest.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Game Pick

• Carolina Hurricanes

Nashville has been scoring more recently and could make this interesting at home, particularly if its power play gets chances. Carolina, however, has been far better at keeping the puck out of its net. The Hurricanes have conceded only three goals during their four-game winning streak, including two shutouts. Kochetkov is unbeaten in 10 decisions and has a 1.49 GAA. Nashville has needed extra time to secure several points, while Carolina has been closing games out in regulation. The Hurricanes also have more shots and stronger scoring numbers. I'll back Carolina to win.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators Over/Under Pick

• Under

Nashville's recent results suggest plenty of goals, including Saturday's 5-4 shootout victory and a 6-2 win over Colorado. Carolina presents a different challenge in goal. The Hurricanes have allowed just three goals over their last four games and haven't conceded more than two in any of those wins. Kochetkov has two shutouts and a .929 save percentage. Nashville can create chances with Forsberg and Stamkos, especially on the power play, but Carolina's defense has kept opponents from getting many clean looks. I expect the Hurricanes to control most of the play and prefer the under.