Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Hurricanes

The Chicago Blackhawks clash with the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, January 22.

The puck line allows us to back the Hurricanes to beat the Blackhawks by two or more goals. Our -1.5 prediction is available at betting odds of -120 which looks like a stand out bet.

Chicago Blackhawks have bagged three consecutive road wins. Their previous game was a 2-0 home success over Winnipeg Jets at United Center. Connor Bedard and Jason Dickinson scored one goal each. Spencer Knight made 32 saves for his shutout.

Carolina Hurricanes won their last game 2-1, making it five home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Lenovo Center against Buffalo Sabres. Seth Jarvis and Andrei Svechnikov each scored one goal. Goalie Brandon Bussi made 17 saves (.944).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes beat the Hawks in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Lenovo Center. The Canes have beaten the Hawks in the past eight meetings. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-18-8	2.6	.908	3

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-11-5	3.2	.872	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 23.5% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have been giving up 2.7 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 2.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.9%.

Tyler Bertuzzi is the top points scorer with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, with Andre Burakovsky recording 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.15 goal against average with a .927 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canes have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 32.8 shots on goal, with a 27.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.3 goals from 22.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next in line after registering 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 1.68 GAA with a .922 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Get set for Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re excited for this NHL encounter and our pick is to back Carolina Hurricanes at -1.5 on the spread. This means the favorites have to beat their opponent by two goals or more at -120.

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Key Blackhawks vs Hurricanes stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 6 of their last 10 games against Blackhawks.

Canes -1.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 54.6% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor Bedard Over 2.5 Shots -135

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -135 now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 1 - 4 Hurricanes

We’re betting on the Hurricanes to secure a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +1000 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Hurricanes

1-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+5500

2-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Blackhawks

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Hurricanes

+2200

3-1

Blackhawks

+2900

Hurricanes

+1500

3-2

Blackhawks

+1300

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Blackhawks

+7500

Hurricanes

+2200

4-1

Blackhawks

+2900

Hurricanes

+1000

4-2

Blackhawks

+2500

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1500

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+3300

5-1

Blackhawks

+5500

Hurricanes

+1300

5-2

Blackhawks

+3000

Hurricanes

+1150

5-3

Blackhawks

+3500

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Blackhawks

+2800

Hurricanes

+2000

6-0

Blackhawks

+2800

Hurricanes

+4500

6-1

Blackhawks

+12500

Hurricanes

+2500

6-2

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+1800

6-3

Blackhawks

+5000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Blackhawks

+7000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+5000

7-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+7000

7-1

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+4500

7-2

Blackhawks

+6600

Hurricanes

+4000

7-3

Blackhawks

+10000

Hurricanes

+3500

7-4

Blackhawks

+10000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+10000

7-6

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

8-0

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+7000

8-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+6600

8-3

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+8000

8-4

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-1

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

9-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

9-3

Blackhawks

+14000

Hurricanes

+12500

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes 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 have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -286 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 74% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Chicago Blackhawks, you will find +230 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +108.

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Moneyline

Blackhawks

+230

Hurricanes

-286

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+375

Tie

+425

Hurricanes

-189

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-108

Hurricanes -1.5

-112

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 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 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 16.5
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 32.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 6.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 31.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 33.2
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 6.3

Injuries & Suspensions

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