Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2024

We’re heading to the puck line to oppose the Hurricanes and our betting prediction is the Blue Jackets with a 1.5 goal start. The -135 is attractive about this selection.

Carolina Hurricanes have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 5-2 home win at Lenovo Center where they beat New Jersey Devils. Jack Roslovic bagged two goals, while Sebastian Antero Aho, Dmitri Orlov and Jackson Blake scored once.

Columbus Blue Jackets have won three consecutive games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 4-0 road defeat against Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Blue Jackets lost the shots on goal battle, 18-28.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes beat the Blue Jackets when the teams last met. It was a 4-1 scoreline at Lenovo Center. The Canes have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Pyotr Kochetkov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-1-0	2.1	.904	1
23/24	23-13-4	2.33	.911	4

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	6-5-1	4.1	.879	0
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 30.5 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 2.5 goals from 24.6 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 96.7%.

Sebastian Antero Aho is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Jack Roslovic recording 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov have a 2.36 goal against average with a .905 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Blue Jackets have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 25.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.3%.

The top points scorer is Kirill Marchenko with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, while Zach Werenski is next best after registering 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 3.56 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Columbus Blue Jackets look capable of keeping the scoreline respectable in this NHL encounter. The +1.5 puck line affords us the chance to get -135 that they win or lose by one goal.

The NHL picks stem from knowing the team news and the latest form for each franchise. We work hard to unearth the most pertinent team, player and goalie stats which can also act as a guide.

Key Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blue Jackets in 5 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blue Jackets in 9 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blue Jackets in 5 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hurricanes in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hurricanes in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Hurricanes in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Blue Jackets +1.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, there’s a 57.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, we have this number between 60-65% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you are looking for bigger odds, then you are able to move the line. Choose from a wide range of options and get rewarded if your Puck Line pick exceeds expectations.

Our Game Prediction

Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -135 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Andrei Svechnikov Over 2.5 Shots -143

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -143.

Latest Andrei Svechnikov Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+175

First

+1000

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 1 - 3 Blue Jackets

An exciting bet could be a 3-1 victory in favor of the Blue Jackets at odds of +2900. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Blue Jackets

1-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Blue Jackets

+6000

2-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Blue Jackets

+7000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1400

Blue Jackets

+1800

3-0

Hurricanes

+2400

Blue Jackets

+5000

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Blue Jackets

+2900

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Blue Jackets

+1100

4-0

Hurricanes

+2500

Blue Jackets

+7500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1050

Blue Jackets

+2800

4-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Blue Jackets

+2400

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Blue Jackets

+1300

5-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Blue Jackets

+14000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Blue Jackets

+5000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1150

Blue Jackets

+2800

5-3

Hurricanes

+1900

Blue Jackets

+3300

5-4

Hurricanes

+1800

Blue Jackets

+2400

6-1

Hurricanes

+3300

Blue Jackets

+12000

6-2

Hurricanes

+1900

Blue Jackets

+6000

6-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Blue Jackets

+4500

6-4

Hurricanes

+4000

Blue Jackets

+6600

6-5

Hurricanes

+4500

Blue Jackets

+5500

7-2

Hurricanes

+5000

Blue Jackets

+14000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Blue Jackets

+9000

7-5

Hurricanes

+9000

Blue Jackets

+12500

7-6

Hurricanes

+11000

Blue Jackets

+12500

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

At betting odds of -244 with the sportsbooks, Carolina Hurricanes are regarded as 71% likely to win this game. Columbus Blue Jackets are the underdogs at +195 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +102.

Some bettors might want to back the Canes at -180 to reach the 3-goal total before their opponents. However, a third option is to back neither team to make this goals amount at +450.

The good news is that you can access a wide range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League encounter. The betting sites offer a great selection of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-244

Blue Jackets

+195

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-147

Tie

+340

Blue Jackets

+330

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+107

Blue Jackets +1.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

Sebastian can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +133. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +800.

Player Goals

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+133

Anytime

+800

Martin Necas (Hurricanes)

First

+140

Anytime

+850

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+155

Anytime

+950

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+175

Anytime

+1000

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1150

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

First

+215

Anytime

+1200

Kent Johnson (Blue Jackets)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

First

+250

Anytime

+1400

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+255

Anytime

+1400

Dmitri Voronkov (Blue Jackets)

First

+260

Anytime

+1400

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+320

Anytime

+1600

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Tyson Jost (Hurricanes)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+350

Anytime

+1800

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+1900

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

James van Riemsdyk (Blue Jackets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Mikael Pyyhtia (Blue Jackets)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Zach Werenski (Blue Jackets)

Over 3.5

+164

Under 3.5

-217

Martin Necas (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-114

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-137

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Kirill Marchenko (Blue Jackets)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-111

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Sean Monahan (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+150

Adam Fantilli (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

+120

Cole Sillinger (Blue Jackets)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 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 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 18.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 7.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 19.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 6.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.2
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 31.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.5

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