Sports betting is live in North Carolina! The Carolina Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL this season and I already explained why I think there is value on their futures. Tonight, we have a huge game between the New York Rangers and Hurricanes, so here's a quick refresher on some of the available promos.
How to Use North Carolina Sports Betting Promos
There are a lot of sportsbooks live in North Carolina and plenty of bonus offers to choose from across the board. Bet365 is offering a a choice between two promotions — bet $5, get $200 bonus bets or $1,000 first bet safety net.
Underdog, which launched its first sportsbook Monday is offering new users a $1,000 first bet mulligan. BetMGM us offering a bet $5, get $150 bonus bets promotion for its new users. As always, we advise you sign up for at least a couple of sportsbooks so you can shop for the best lines.
Now that we've gone through how the promos work, here's what you should know about the Hurricanes' game tonight against the Rangers.
Rangers vs Hurricanes Odds
| Rangers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -185 | 6 +100o / -120u | +140 |
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 6 +100o / -120u | -165 |
The Carolina Hurricanes take on the New York Rangers at PNC Arena on Tuesday in what should be an exciting battle between division rivals. As of Monday, the Hurricanes sit two points behind the Rangers for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division, so this contest has major implications regarding playoff seeding.
Rather than picking a side in a matchup that is sure to be closely contested, my best bet is on Under 6 at -120 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook. While both these teams boast plenty of offensive firepower, they have been two of the NHL’s best defensive squads of late.
Since Jan. 1, Carolina’s 2.10 xGA/60 at 5-on-5 ranks No. 1 in the NHL. Over this stretch, the Hurricanes have allowed 2.13 goals per game, which is second-best in the league. Across their last 12 games, Carolina has given up more than two goals in regulation just twice.
Much of this success comes from the Hurricanes’ excellent defensive-zone play, but they have also gotten much better goaltending of late. Frederik Andersen has surrendered three total goals across his two starts since returning from a blood-clotting issue, and Pyotr Kochetkov has found his game, posting a 1.71 GAA and a .940 SV% in February.
The Rangers’ underlying defensive numbers are still unimpressive, but thanks to a post-All-Star break resurgence from goaltender Igor Shesterkin, New York is giving up 2.05 goals per game since the start of February, which ranks No. 3 in the NHL. Over his last 10 starts, Shesterkin owns a 1.80 GAA and a .948 SV%.
Last time these teams met we saw seven total goals in a 6-1 Hurricanes victory, but the under had hit in their previous three meetings. This time out, expect an entertaining but low-scoring battle in what should serve as a playoff dress rehearsal of sorts.
