St Louis Blues vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Hurricanes

The St Louis Blues meet the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 12.

There are attractive odds of -141 on offer when it comes to Over 5.5 goals and that looks like a bet worth having. The Blues and the Hurricanes should combine to good effect.

St Louis Blues have triumphed in four straight road games. Their previous contest was a 4-3 (OT) home defeat against New York Islanders at Enterprise Center. Philip Broberg, Jimmy Snuggerud and Dylan Holloway each scored one goal.

Carolina Hurricanes were winners last time out. Their 5-4 (SO) victory against Pittsburgh Penguins at Lenovo Center was their sixth straight home triumph. Seth Jarvis was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Blues claim a 3-0 win over the Canes at Enterprise Center. The Canes have won six of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Joel Hofer (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-11-4	2.8	.904	5
23/24	15-12-1	2.65	.913	1

Brandon Bussi (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-4-1	2.4	.898	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.4 goals from 26.6 shots on goal, with a 14.8% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have been giving up 2.9 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.

Jimmy Snuggerud is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Dylan Holloway recording 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.33 goal against average with a .923 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Canes have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 33.9 shots on goal, with a 22.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 21.9 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.5%.

Sebastian Antero Aho and Seth Jarvis have scored the most points on 13, with each player managing 5 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 3.00 GAA with a .863 SV%, including one shutout.

St Louis Blues vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert St Louis Blues vs Carolina Hurricanes betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The teams are set to combine for a solid total and that could mean going over the goal line. This pick can be backed at a tasty -141 in this NHL encounter.

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Key Blues vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hurricanes games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Hurricanes games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 58.5% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 3 - 6 Hurricanes

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Hurricanes to win 6-3. The odds of +2400 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Hurricanes

1-0

Blues

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Blues

+5500

Hurricanes

+3500

2-1

Blues

+1900

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Blues

+4500

Hurricanes

+2000

3-1

Blues

+2500

Hurricanes

+1500

3-2

Blues

+1200

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Blues

+6000

Hurricanes

+2000

4-1

Blues

+2500

Hurricanes

+1000

4-2

Blues

+2400

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Blues

+1500

Hurricanes

+1150

5-0

Blues

+12000

Hurricanes

+3000

5-1

Blues

+4500

Hurricanes

+1300

5-2

Blues

+2800

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Blues

+3500

Hurricanes

+2200

5-4

Blues

+3000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-0

Blues

+3000

Hurricanes

+4500

6-1

Blues

+11000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-2

Blues

+6000

Hurricanes

+1900

6-3

Blues

+5000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Blues

+7500

Hurricanes

+4500

6-5

Blues

+7000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-0

Blues

+7000

Hurricanes

+7000

7-1

Blues

+7000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-2

Blues

+14000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-3

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-5

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+11000

7-6

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+13000

8-0

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+7500

8-2

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+7000

8-3

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-5

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-1

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-2

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-3

Blues

+10000

Hurricanes

+14000

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St Louis Blues 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 sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -294 about Carolina Hurricanes which reflects they have a 75% chance of winning this game. The market suggests that St Louis Blues are least likely to win at +235.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -141.

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Moneyline

Blues

+235

Hurricanes

-294

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+320

Tie

+440

Hurricanes

-167

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-112

Hurricanes -1.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 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 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 20.4
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 33.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 19.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 33.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 32.8
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 6.5

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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