Carolina Hurricanes (48-22-7) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (26-39-12)
Game Info: Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm (PNC Arena)
Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -410 / Columbus Blue Jackets +315 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article we will formulate a Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes betting prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 7th at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Blue Jackets recent form and recent player performance
- The Hurricanes recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina
- Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and Carolina
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Columbus and Carolina
Blue Jackets Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 26-39-12 this year after they defeated the Flyers by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Columbus scored six of the first seven goals in this game and they were able to cruise to the win. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 39-33 and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Columbus lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-2 in the game prior to Philadelphia, but did beat Colorado and Pittsburgh before that. The Blue Jackets are scoring 2.84 goals per game and they are allowing 3.62 goals against per game, while going 14.9% on the power play and 76.6% on the penalty kill. Johnny Gaudreau has led Columbus with 11 goals, 45 assists, and 146 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Malcolm Subban, who is making his first appearance for the Blue Jackets.
Hurricanes Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 48-22-7 this season after they defeated Washington by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 2-1 in the third period, but they scored three goals in the final nine minutes for the win. The Hurricanes out shot Washington by a total of 45-16 and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina lost to Boston by a score of 4-1 in the game prior to Washington, but did beat Montreal and Detroit before that. The Hurricanes are scoring 3.35 goals per game and they are allowing 2.60 goals against per game, while going 27.2% on the power play and 86.2% on the penalty kill. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 34 goals, 52 assists, and 207 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Carolina is Frederik Andersen, who is 11-2-0 this year with a 1.97 goals against average and a .927 save percentage.
Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Betting Prediction
Carolina comes into this game in second place in the Metro standings and they are five points behind the Rangers for first. Columbus is dead last in the division, but they have played better recently, winning three of their last four games. The Blue Jackets have done all of their recent damage at home and they are only 10-20-7 on the road. Carolina is 26-10-4 at home and they have already defeated Columbus by scores of 3-2 and 4-2 this season. Columbus is on a back to back for this game, which is going to make it even more difficult. Take the Hurricanes to win by at least two goals.
David’s Pick Hurricanes -1.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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