- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
- Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: ESPN+ | HULU
The Carolina Hurricanes (46-21) visit Nationwide Arena to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24) on Mar. 31 in Columbus, OH. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).
The Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 65.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Hurricanes will cover the spread with 61.5% 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
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+10.80 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 25 games (+7.95 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.65 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.85 Units / 81% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 7 of their last 13 away games (+4.65 Units / 32% ROI)
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+16.85 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games at home (+14.50 Units / 44% ROI)
- 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 12 of their last 25 games (+8.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+8.15 Units / 45% ROI)
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 27-46 against the spread this NHL season (-13.55 Units / -16.51% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 46-27 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.95 Units /0.73% ROI
- Hurricanes are 39-33 when betting the Over for +1.95 Units / 2.37% ROI
- Hurricanes are 33-39 when betting the Under for -9.15 Units /-11.58% ROI
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 39-35 against the spread this NHL season (-1.65 Units /-1.38% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 38-36 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.96% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 34-38 when betting the Over for -8.1 Units / -9.84% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 38-34 when betting the Under for +0.65 Units / 0.8% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Zach Werenski (CBJ) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Sean Monahan (CBJ) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -145 | 2.5 +105 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Zach Werenski (CBJ) | 3.5 +130 | 3.5 -175 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -190 |
| Boone Jenner (CBJ) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
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 31-13 (.705) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 92-60 (.605) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 45-27 (.625) this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 59-97 (.378) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Blue Jackets are 15-13 (.536) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal this season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .503
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 241 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have averaged 0.15 expected goals per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Hurricanes have 209 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes had 89 forecheck chances in the third period last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of cycle chances in the second period last season — 2nd 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 have 25 slot shots in 4v4 situations this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
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 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 425 successful stick checks in the second period this season — most among NHL Teams
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
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 allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets 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 Blue Jackets have allowed 8 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
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