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Hurricanes Expected to Dominate Blue Jackets in Matchup at Nationwide Arena, Favored with -243 Odds

The Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, with the Hurricanes holding a record of 14-5-0 and the Blue Jackets at 8-9-2. Despite the Blue Jackets' home advantage, the Hurricanes have historically performed well against them, winning three out of four matchups last season. With Carolina being the favored team with -243 odds, the prediction leans towards a Hurricanes victory. The game is set to begin at 7 PM EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hurricanes -243 | Blue Jackets +209
• Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (-102) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 71%.

Carolina vs Columbus Stats

Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina recently lost 4-2 to the New Jersey Devils, with Jack Roslovic and Andrei Svechnikov scoring for the team. Despite the loss, Carolina has shown strong offensive performance this season, scoring four or more goals in eight of the last 10 games. Martin Necas leads the team with 31 points. Defensively, Carolina has been impressive, ranking third in goals against per game and first in shots against per game. Pyotr Kochetkov, Frederik Andersen, and Spencer Martin have all performed well in goal. With a power ranking of 2, Carolina is ranked 3 in offense and #1 in defense, with a record of 14-5 this season.

Columbus Blue Jackets Analysis

Columbus Blue Jackets recently pulled off an unexpected victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan leading the offense. Despite struggles in goalkeeping, the team ranks well in goals and shots per game. Sean Monahan and Kirill Marchenko are top scorers for the team. Defense has been average, with Elvis Merzlikins and Daniil Tarasov facing challenges in the net. Their power ranking is 20, with offense ranked 13th and defense ranked 24th. The team has an overall record of 8-9-2. Columbus has had success against Carolina in their recent matchups.

Carolina Hurricanes Dominating Against Columbus Blue Jackets: Predicted Victory by at Least Two Goals

The Hurricanes have displayed strong performance in recent matchups against the Blue Jackets, boasting a 7-2-1 record in their last ten encounters. Carolina has maintained an average scoring rate of 3.70 goals per game in the last ten meetings, while Columbus falls behind with an average of 2.70 goals per game. With an impressive offensive performance this season, Carolina has excelled in scoring, registering four or more goals in eight of their last ten games. The team ranks third in goals per game and first in shots per game, with Martin Necas leading in points with 31. Additionally, the Hurricanes have showcased exceptional defense and goaltending, ranking third in goals against per game and first in shots against per game. It is predicted that the Hurricanes will secure a victory in this match by at least two goals. Betting on the puck line (-1.5) is recommended, favoring Carolina.

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