Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Carolina comes into the matchup on a
Game outlook
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Carolina comes into the matchup on a five-game winning streak and is looking to solidify their spot in the Metropolitan division standings. Columbus, on the other hand, has lost four straight games and has been eliminated from postseason contention. Both teams are dealing with injuries to key players, with Carolina missing Brady Skjei and Teuvo Teravainen, and Columbus having multiple players listed as day-to-day or out. Carolina is favored to win with a current line of -275. For expert NHL Picks, WAW is the go-to source.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hurricanes -275 | Blue Jackets +220
Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (-108) | Blue Jackets +1.5 (-112)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 73%.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes are performing exceptionally well in several key areas of their game this season. They have a strong offensive presence, ranking seventh in the NHL for goals scored per game and third in shots on goal per game. Their success on faceoffs, power play, and penalty kill units also stand out, ranking sixth, second, and the best in the league respectively. Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis are leading the team in goals, assists, and points. Defensively, the Hurricanes have a goals against average of 2.53, ranking third in the NHL, and allow the fewest shots per game at 25.6. Pyotr Kochetkov has been a standout player in goal, with an impressive record and performance statistics. With a strong power ranking of 2, the Hurricanes are ranked eighth in offense, third in defense, and have an overall record of 9-2 this season.