Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, April 2.

We’re keeping things simple by backing the Hurricanes on the 3-Way Moneyline. They should get the better of the Blue Jackets and our betting prediction is available at odds of -115.

Columbus Blue Jackets and Carolina Hurricanes faced off two nights ago, with the Canes coming away with a 5-2 win at Nationwide Arena.

The Canes had 25 shots on goal and Andrei Svechnikov was one of five different players on the scoresheet. The Blue Jackets fired 25 shots on goal, with Kirill Marchenko and Adam Fantilli scoring one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canes have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-11-3	3.4	.883	1
23/24	13-17-8	3.45	.897	1

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

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.8 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 2.3 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.5%.

Zach Werenski is the top points scorer with 10 points, 1 goal and 9 assists, with Adam Fantilli racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.11 goal against average with a .919 save percentage.

The Canes have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 34.7 shots on goal, with a 31.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 22.7 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

The top points scorer is Nikolaj Ehlers with 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists, while Seth Jarvis is next in line after having 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.82 GAA with a .879 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Carolina Hurricanes will outscore their opponents in 60 minutes, with odds of -115 currently available that they win this NHL game. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key NHL stats to help shape our hockey predictions and guide the final call.

Key Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes stats:

• Hurricanes have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Hurricanes have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• Blue Jackets have lost their last 4 games.
• Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 10 games against Blue Jackets.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

If you can correctly predict that Carolina will win along with the number of goals, then you are able to combine the two picks by going down the Match Winner & Total Goals route.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Charlie Coyle Under 1.5 Shots -164

Charlie Coyle (Blue Jackets) has finished with Under 1.5 shots on goal in 5 of the past 5 games. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -164 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 2 - 4 Hurricanes

The Hurricanes can be backed to win 4-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1300 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Hurricanes

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6600

Hurricanes

+5500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+6600

Hurricanes

+5000

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1800

Hurricanes

+1500

3-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+2900

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2500

Hurricanes

+1700

3-2

Blue Jackets

+1050

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Blue Jackets

+6600

Hurricanes

+3300

4-1

Blue Jackets

+2500

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Blue Jackets

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1150

Hurricanes

+900

5-0

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Blue Jackets

+4500

Hurricanes

+1800

5-2

Blue Jackets

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2800

Hurricanes

+1900

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2000

Hurricanes

+1700

6-0

Blue Jackets

+2000

Hurricanes

+7500

6-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-3

Blue Jackets

+4000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Blue Jackets

+5000

Hurricanes

+3500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+4500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Hurricanes

+11000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+4500

Hurricanes

+6000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+12000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Blue Jackets

+7500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+7500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+11000

Hurricanes

+8000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+11000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+11000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+11000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+14000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+14000

Hurricanes

+11000

9-2

Blue Jackets

+14000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

The Carolina Hurricanes odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -185 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 65% chance of winning. Columbus Blue Jackets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +152.

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. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -112.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+152

Hurricanes

-185

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+260

Tie

+340

Hurricanes

-120

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-149

Hurricanes -1.5

+120

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-112

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Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 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 2.90 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 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 3.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 34.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 18
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 34.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 19.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 6.2

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