Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes

The Columbus Blue Jackets meet the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, December 9.

We are betting on the Hurricanes to get the better of the Blue Jackets in regulation time. You can back our prediction at -127 on the 3-Way Moneyline and we think this offers great value.

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Columbus Blue Jackets have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-0 loss against Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena. They racked up 39 shots on goal, with goalie Jet Greaves stopping 36 shots (.973).

Carolina Hurricanes were beaten 4-1 at Lenovo Center in their last game, being turned over at home to San Jose Sharks. Canes managed 29 shots and Jordan Staal recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 7-4 victory was registered against the Blue Jackets at Lenovo Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Canes wins.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-12-6	2.7	.908	0
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-3-1	2.3	.903	1

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 3.9 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

Zach Werenski is the top points scorer with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, with Miles Wood racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.52 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Canes have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 32.7 shots on goal, with a 14.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.8 goals from 21.4 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Shayne Gostisbehere with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, while Seth Jarvis is next best after registering 8 points, 6 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 1.73 GAA with a .910 SV%, including one shutout.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Step into Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Carolina Hurricanes should be able to outscore their opponents and our pick is to side with them on the 60-minute line. There is a tempting -127 for them to win this NHL clash in regulation time.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Hurricanes have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Blue Jackets have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Blue Jackets have lost their last 2 games.
• Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 55.9% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Logan Stankoven Over 2.5 Shots -100

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -100.

Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 2 - 3 Hurricanes

Our correct score prediction is a 3-2 win for the Hurricanes which is available at odds of +850. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Hurricanes

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6600

Hurricanes

+5500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+6600

Hurricanes

+4500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1800

Hurricanes

+1500

3-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2500

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Blue Jackets

+1050

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Blue Jackets

+7000

Hurricanes

+2900

4-1

Blue Jackets

+2500

Hurricanes

+1200

4-2

Blue Jackets

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1200

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Blue Jackets

+12500

Hurricanes

+4500

5-1

Blue Jackets

+4500

Hurricanes

+1700

5-2

Blue Jackets

+2500

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Blue Jackets

+3000

Hurricanes

+1800

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2200

Hurricanes

+1800

6-0

Blue Jackets

+2200

Hurricanes

+6600

6-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Hurricanes

+3500

6-2

Blue Jackets

+5500

Hurricanes

+2000

6-3

Blue Jackets

+4000

Hurricanes

+2000

6-4

Blue Jackets

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+10000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+13000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Blue Jackets

+9000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+8000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+8000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+8000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+11000

9-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+13000

9-3

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes 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.

The favorites are 67% likely to win according to the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds, with Carolina Hurricanes priced at -200 to triumph in this game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +164 about Columbus Blue Jackets.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -108.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+164

Hurricanes

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+290

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-135

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-145

Hurricanes -1.5

+118

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-112

Over 6.5

-108

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 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 2.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 30.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 15.2
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 32.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 20.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 16.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.9
• Blocks: 20.1
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 6

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