Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Blackhawks

The Carolina Hurricanes square off against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, April 9.

The -141 about the Hurricanes looks really generous when it comes to the 3-Way Moneyline. We think the Blackhawks can be beaten in 60 minutes, so this is our best pick.

Carolina Hurricanes won their previous game, beating Boston Bruins at home. It was a 6-5 (OT) win at Lenovo Center. Andrei Svechnikov racked up 2 points which includes 1 goal and 1 assist.

Chicago Blackhawks have now lost four consecutive times at home. In their last game, they were beaten 3-2 on the road by San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Frank Nazar and Ryan Donato scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks beat the Canes when the teams last met. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Lenovo Center. The Canes have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-25-11	2.8	.902	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 33.7 shots on goal, with a 36.1% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 3.1 goals from 20.4 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

Seth Jarvis is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Andrei Svechnikov racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.99 goal against average with a .860 save percentage.

The Hawks have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.2 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 10.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 36.2 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.6%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, while Connor Bedard is next in line after registering 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.40 GAA with a .896 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

Our best pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will outscore their opponents in regulation time, with odds of -141 currently available that they win this NHL clash. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.

Key Hurricanes vs Blackhawks stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blackhawks have lost their last 4 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Blackhawks have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
• Blackhawks have lost 8 of their last 10 games against Hurricanes.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Carolina can be backed in many different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Winning Margin and Puck Line options.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikolaj Ehlers Over 2.5 Shots -135

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -135.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 3 - 2 Blackhawks

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Hurricanes winning 3-2. Odds of +850 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Blackhawks

1-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Blackhawks

+6000

2-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Blackhawks

+5500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Blackhawks

+1700

3-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Blackhawks

+4000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Blackhawks

+2200

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Blackhawks

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+2900

Blackhawks

+5500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1200

Blackhawks

+2200

4-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Blackhawks

+1900

4-3

Hurricanes

+1000

Blackhawks

+1200

5-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Blackhawks

+10000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Blackhawks

+4000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Blackhawks

+2200

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Blackhawks

+2800

5-4

Hurricanes

+1900

Blackhawks

+2200

6-1

Hurricanes

+4000

Blackhawks

+9000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2200

Blackhawks

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2400

Blackhawks

+4000

6-4

Hurricanes

+4000

Blackhawks

+5500

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Blackhawks

+5500

7-1

Hurricanes

+6600

Blackhawks

+14000

7-2

Hurricanes

+5500

Blackhawks

+12000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Blackhawks

+8000

7-4

Hurricanes

+5500

Blackhawks

+8000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Blackhawks

+12000

7-6

Hurricanes

+11000

Blackhawks

+12500

8-4

Hurricanes

+10000

Blackhawks

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Carolina Hurricanes are red-hot -182 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 65% chance of winning this game. Chicago Blackhawks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +150.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

-182

Blackhawks

+150

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-115

Tie

+360

Blackhawks

+235

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+132

Blackhawks +1.5

-164

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.00 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 33.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.5
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 18.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 32.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 11.3
• Faceoff Wins : 22.7
• Hits: 14.8
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 22.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 9.3
• Faceoff Wins : 21.8
• Hits: 15.9
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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