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Carolina Hurricanes Favored Over Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL Showdown in Raleigh

On Thursday, the Columbus Blue Jackets will face off against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Blue Jackets are coming off a loss to the New York Islanders and are looking to bounce back after losing two straight games. They are currently chasing a playoff spot in the Metropolitan division. The Hurricanes, on the other hand, have won three straight games and are sitting in second place in the division. Carolina will be missing some key players for the game. The Hurricanes are favored to win with the betting line opening at -312. Fans can check out a detailed prediction for this matchup to make informed bets. Let's see who will come out on top in this exciting clash on the ice.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +263 | Hurricanes -312
• Spread: Blue Jackets +1.5 (+103) | Hurricanes -1.5 (-124)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 76%.

Columbus vs Carolina Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a strong offense, scoring an average of 3.34 goals per game, ranking them 5th in the league. However, their defense has struggled, allowing an average of 3.36 goals against them per game, ranking them 26th. The team holds a 22-18-7 record this season, with a power ranking of 7. Leading goal scorers are Kirill Marchenkov with 18 goals and Dmitri Voronkov with 17 goals. Zach Werenski leads in assists and points with 36 and 51, respectively. Columbus has six players with 23 or more points. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 16-11-3 with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .890 save percentage. Columbus excels on the power play, scoring 23.1% of the time, but struggles on the penalty kill, holding opponents scoreless only 74.2% of the time when short-handed. Make the most of your sports betting experience with the best sportsbook promos.

Carolina Hurricanes Analysis

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown strong performance this season, with a goals-for average of 3.3 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking fifth and ninth respectively in the league. They excel in shots on goal, averaging 32.1 per game (ranking first) and allowing only 25.2 shots against (ranking third). Their power play is at a respectable 16th, scoring on 21.4% of opportunities, while their penalty kill is third, with an 84.9% success rate. Leading goal scorer Jack Roslovic has 17 goals, followed closely by Seth Jarvis and Martin Necas with 16 each. Necas also leads in assists and points, with Sebastian Aho close behind in both categories. The team has a total of 11 players with 22 or more points this season. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov boasts an impressive record of 18-9-2 with a 2.47 goals-against average, a .904 save percentage, and one shutout. The Hurricanes are ranked 16th overall, with a strong offense ranking of seventh and a solid defense ranking of eighth. Their recent matchups with Columbus resulted in a 1-0-2 record. Win big this season with the Carolina Hurricanes!

Carolina Hurricanes Hold Home Advantage and Rest Against Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL Matchup

The Carolina Hurricanes will have the advantage of playing at home and will also benefit from additional rest in comparison to the Columbus Blue Jackets, who will be playing on the road in Toronto on Tuesday night. Carolina currently ranks 5th in goals-for and 9th in goals-against. Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov has an impressive record of 18 wins in 29 appearances, with a 2.47 GAA and a .904 save percentage. The Hurricanes' defense limits opponents to an average of 25.2 shots per game, while their offense leads the NHL with an average of 32.1 shots per game. Carolina has recently won five of their last seven games, including a strong 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars. In contrast, Columbus ranks 28th in goals-against at 3.3. Although Columbus won two shootouts against Carolina at home this season, the Blue Jackets suffered a 4-1 loss to Carolina on December 15 when playing on the road.

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