Carolina Hurricanes vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Blues

The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:30 on Tuesday, January 13.

The Hurricanes should prove too strong for the Blues over 60 minutes. Our best prediction is to back the road team on the 3-Way Moneyline where a generous +102 can be landed.

Carolina Hurricanes were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-3 (OT) loss against Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostisbehere and Seth Jarvis each scored one goal.

St Louis Blues have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-2 loss against Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-1 triumph when facing the Blues at Lenovo Center. We’ve seen seven Canes wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-6-1	2.5	.895	2

Joel Hofer (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-11-5	2.7	.908	5
23/24	15-12-1	2.65	.913	1

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 31.9 shots on goal, with a 24.1% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have been giving up 3.3 goals from 22.0 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.4%.

Sebastian Antero Aho is the top points scorer with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, with Andrei Svechnikov recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.49 goal against average with a .881 save percentage.

The Blues have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 22.2 shots on goal, with a 9.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.1%.

The top points scorer is Robert Thomas with 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich is next best after registering 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jordan Binnington have a 3.38 GAA with a .862 SV%, including one shutout.

Carolina Hurricanes vs St Louis Blues Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Carolina Hurricanes vs St Louis Blues, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The +102 about Carolina Hurricanes look really attractive when it comes to the 60-minute line. We think their opponents can be beaten in this NHL clash, so this is our best pick.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Hurricanes vs Blues stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blues have lost their last 3 games.
• Blues have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blues have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Blues have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Hurricanes.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the best NHL betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikolaj Ehlers Over 2.5 Shots +120

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes) has covered the 2.5 shots on goal total in 3 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of +120.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 3 - 1 Blues

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Hurricanes to win by a 3-1 scoreline. At odds of +1600, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Blues

1-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Blues

+5500

2-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Blues

+5500

2-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Blues

+1600

3-0

Hurricanes

+2400

Blues

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Blues

+2400

3-2

Hurricanes

+800

Blues

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+2800

Blues

+6000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1150

Blues

+2400

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Blues

+2000

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Blues

+1200

5-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Blues

+11000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1700

Blues

+4000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Blues

+2500

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Blues

+3000

5-4

Hurricanes

+1900

Blues

+2400

6-0

Hurricanes

+7000

Blues

+14000

6-1

Hurricanes

+3500

Blues

+10000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2200

Blues

+5000

6-3

Hurricanes

+2400

Blues

+4000

6-4

Hurricanes

+4500

Blues

+6000

6-5

Hurricanes

+5000

Blues

+5500

7-1

Hurricanes

+6600

Blues

+14000

7-2

Hurricanes

+5500

Blues

+13000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Blues

+9000

7-4

Hurricanes

+5500

Blues

+9000

7-5

Hurricanes

+10000

Blues

+12500

7-6

Hurricanes

+12000

Blues

+13000

8-4

Hurricanes

+10000

Blues

+14000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs St Louis Blues 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.

Carolina Hurricanes are -182 favorites and that means a 65% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +150 about St Louis Blues.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +108.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

-182

Blues

+150

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-122

Tie

+340

Blues

+265

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+138

Blues +1.5

-169

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

St Louis Blues Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 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 4 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 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 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 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 3.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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