Hurricanes vs. Flames prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [10/18/2026]

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Hurricanes and Flames, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 65.2% chance of beating the Flames. According to our model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 57.2% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51.4% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Hurricanes -1.5 (+122) / Flames +1.5 (-127)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes -203, Flames +194
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-120/+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Flames +1.5 @ 56¢ via Novig
• Moneyline: Flames @ 34¢ via Novig
• Total: Under 6 @ +100 via BetMGM

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6 total goals.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Hurricanes vs. Flames player props

Who will score a goal in Hurricanes vs. Flames?

According to our model, Andrei Svechnikov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Flames.

Our projections give Svechnikov a 37.4% chance of scoring a goal at Scotiabank Saddledome, while the star is a 7.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

• Andrei Svechnikov: 37.4% probability
• Sebastian Aho: 35.2% probability
• Nikolaj Ehlers: 27.2% probability
• Mark Jankowski: 26.4% probability
• Logan Stankoven: 26.1% probability

Calgary Flames

• Aydar Suniev: 23.5% probability
• Morgan Frost: 23.0% probability
• Matthew Coronato: 23.0% probability
• Joel Farabee: 21.8% probability
• Mikael Backlund: 20.1% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Carolina Hurricanes

• Andrei Svechnikov: 7.1% probability
• Sebastian Aho: 7.0% probability
• Mark Jankowski: 5.4% probability
• Logan Stankoven: 5.0% probability
• Nikolaj Ehlers: 4.8% probability

Calgary Flames

• Aydar Suniev: 4.7% probability
• Joel Farabee: 4.3% probability
• Mikael Backlund: 4.1% probability
• Morgan Frost: 4.0% probability
• Matthew Coronato: 3.6% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Sunday's action between the Flames and Hurricanes at Scotiabank Saddledome is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Calgary Flames
• Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

Conclusion

We predict the Hurricanes, with a 65.2% win probability, will likely beat the Flames in Sunday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.