- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | FDOH
The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25) visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (47-21) on Apr. 2 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 69.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 62.8% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+13.65 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+9.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games (+8.10 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 away games (+6.50 Units / 30% ROI)
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+13.35 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 games (+8.65 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.20 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+6.90 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+5.10 Units / 14% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 39-36 against the spread this NHL season (-3.85 Units / -3.16% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 38-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units /-0.17% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 35-38 when betting the Over for -7.1 Units / -8.51% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 38-35 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units /-0.6% ROI
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 28-46 against the spread this NHL season (-11.65 Units /-14.03% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 47-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.95 Units / 1.48% ROI
- Hurricanes are 40-33 when betting the Over for +2.95 Units / 3.55% ROI
- Hurricanes are 33-40 when betting the Under for -10.3 Units / -12.84% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +170 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +195 |
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | +195 |
| Sebastian Aho (CAR) | +200 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | +220 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +225 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +110 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +110 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -235 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -140 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 +130 | 2.5 -175 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 1.5 +120 | 1.5 -165 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Jaccob Slavin (CAR) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -140 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 7-16 (.304) when tied after the first period this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 27-45 (.375) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 8-12 (.400) when tied after the second period this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 46-27 (.630) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 31-13 (.705) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Blue Jackets have primary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have recorded 35.7 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.9
The Hurricanes have 91 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have recorded 1.1 shots per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Hurricanes have 244 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets allowed 816 cycle chances last season — 8th most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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