Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for April 16
Tuesday's NHL action includes the Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-7) visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets (26-43-12) at Nationwide Arena. The Blue Jackets are underdogs (+120 on the moneyline) against the Hurricanes (-145) ahead of the contest, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO.
As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Tuesday's game.
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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game Info
- When: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, BSOH, and BSSO
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
Prediction: Who will win the Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Pick Em | Over (6) | Hurricanes 4 Blue Jackets 2 |
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Hurricanes Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Carolina has a 6-3-0 record against the spread in its past 10 games, going 8-2-0 overall.
- Carolina went over once in its past 10 games.
- The Hurricanes have had an average of 6.0 total goals scored in their past 10 games, equal to the over/under of 6.
- In their past 10 games, the Hurricanes' goals per game average is 1.3 lower than their season-long average.
Blue Jackets Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- The Blue Jackets went 3-7-0 in its past 10 contests, including a 4-5-0 record against the spread during that span.
- Four of Columbus' last 10 contests have hit the over.
- The Blue Jackets total over the last 10 games is 0.5 goals greater than the 6 over/under listed for this matchup.
- In the last 10 games, the Blue Jackets and their opponents are averaging 0.5 fewer goals per game than their season game average of 7.5 goals.
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Hurricanes Top Performers
- In 78 games for Carolina this season, Sebastian Aho has been a major contributor with 89 total points -- 36 goals and 53 assists.
- Pyotr Kochetkov has a 23-13-4 record in the net this season. He has saved 939 total shots with a .911 save percentage, and has conceded 92 goals (2.3 goals against average).
- Aho has amassed a plus-34 to lead Carolina this season.
Blue Jackets Top Performers
- Columbus is led by Johnny Gaudreau in terms of points (59) and assists (48).
- Elvis Merzlikins has a 3.4 goals against average, .897 save percentage (47th in the league) and 13-17-8 record between the pipes for Columbus.
- With a 0 plus-minus rating, Trey Fix-Wolansky is tops on Columbus.
Hurricanes Injuries
Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Questionable)
Blue Jackets Injuries
Adam Fantilli: Leg (Out), Patrik Laine: Collarbone (Out), Sean Kuraly: Lower Body (Out), Kent Johnson: Shoulder (Out For Season), Yegor Chinakhov: Upper Body (Out), Jake Bean: Hand (Out For Season), Daniil Tarasov: Upper Body (Questionable), Adam Boqvist: Upper Body (Questionable), Elvis Merzlikins: Lower Body (Questionable), Carson Meyer: Upper Body (Questionable), Boone Jenner: Personal (Questionable)
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