- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blues
- Blues vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: FDMW | FDSO
The St. Louis Blues (25-29) visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes (41-17) on Mar. 12 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 (-115).
The Blues vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Blues vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Blues | +1.5 -105 | 6 -110 | +230 |
| Hurricanes | -1.5 -115 | 6 -110 | -285 |
Blues vs Hurricanes Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blues vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 86.9% 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
Blues Best Bets & Trends
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+10.80 Units / 46% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.05 Units / 36% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 away games (+8.70 Units / 31% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have covered the 1P Puck Line in 10 of their last 12 games (+8.00 Units / 37% ROI)
- The St. Louis Blues have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+6.20 Units / 24% ROI)
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 13 games (+8.70 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+8.15 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.60 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 25 games (+7.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.30 Units / 18% ROI)
Blues Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blues are 34-30 against the spread this NHL season (-6.75 Units / -6.13% ROI).
- Blues are 25-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.8 Units /-19.52% ROI
- Blues are 30-32 when betting the Over for -4.85 Units / -6.89% ROI
- Blues are 32-30 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units /-1.61% ROI
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 24-40 against the spread this NHL season (-11.35 Units /-15.83% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 41-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.75 Units / 2.37% ROI
- Hurricanes are 35-28 when betting the Over for +3.55 Units / 4.93% ROI
- Hurricanes are 28-35 when betting the Under for -9.95 Units / -14.37% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Blues
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +145 |
| Sebastian Aho (CAR) | +145 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +170 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +195 |
| Jackson Blake (CAR) | +270 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | +275 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 0.5 +105 | 0.5 -145 |
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
| Taylor Hall (CAR) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Blues
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Snuggerud (STL) | 1.5 -185 | 1.5 +130 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Taylor Hall (CAR) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -110 |
| Dylan Holloway (STL) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -185 |
| Robert Thomas (STL) | 1.5 +110 | 1.5 -150 |
Blues: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Blues are 25-39 (.391) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues are 11-16 (.407) when winning the xG advantage this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .638
The Blues are 1-25 (.038) when trailing after the second period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .147
The Blues are 67-77 (.465) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Blues
The Hurricanes are 41-23 (.641) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 47-21 (.691) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 88-56 (.611) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Blues Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blues primary assisted on 6 goals in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blues are 25-39 (.391) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blues scored on 20% of second chance opportunities last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blues had 813 cycle chances last season — 7th most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 214 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 185 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 78 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes recorded 34.3 shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3
Blues Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blues have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances against the power play last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Blues have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances against the power play since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
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 had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 12% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have 1,097 successful stick checks this season — most among NHL Teams
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