Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Prediction 11/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Prediction

Chicago comes into this matchup on a lengthy losing streak and they have allowed at least four goals in five straight games. The Blackhawks are 0-7-1 on the road this year, while the Hurricanes are 5-1-1 at home. Carolina has won four of their last five games and they allowed two goals or fewer in three of those five. There is almost no value with Carolina in this matchup, so I will take a look at the under, as this Chicago offense has been awful.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks are 4-12-1 this year after they lost to the Lightning by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago allowed the first four goals in the game, but they scored with 50 seconds left in the third to avoid the shutout. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 35-26, won 37.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Chicago was led by Roman Kantserov, who had one goal, while Sam Rinzel picked up an assist. Arvid Soderblom stopped 31 out of 35 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, Chicago lost to the Panthers by a score of 5-3 and the Avalanche by a score of 5-2. The Blackhawks have scored 2.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.94 goals against per game, while also going 9.8% on the power play and 78.2% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led the team with four goals and eight assists, while Roman Kantserov has added eight goals and two assists. Spencer Knight is 4-9-0 with a 3.34 goals against average and an .891 save percentage this year.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes are 13-3-2 this season after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Carolina blew a 3-2 lead in the second period, but they scored twice in the third for the win. The Hurricanes out shot New York by a total of 39-27, won 34.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina was led by Jalen Chatfield, who had one goal and one assist, while Andrei Svechnikov also added one goal and one assist. Brandon Bussi stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, Carolina lost to the Predators by a score of 4-1, but did defeat the Jets by a score of 7-0 before that. The Hurricanes have scored 3.83 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 22.6% on the power play and 85.0% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led the team with nine goals and 14 assists, while Jackson Blake has added four goals and 14 assists. Pyotr Kochetkov is 10-1-0 with a 1.64 goals against average and a .922 save percentage this season.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last 14 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six night games against the Blackhawks when trailing after the first period.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The road team has won each of the last three games between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes.
• The road team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight night games against Metropolitan Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Hurricanes’ last four games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 14 of the Blackhawks’ last 16 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games.
• Mark Jankowski has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Hurricanes as favorites against Central Division opponents.
• Jordan Martinook has recorded two points against the Blackhawks this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Roman Kantserov has scored a goal in four of the Blackhawks’ last five night games.
• Ryan Ellis has recorded an assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
• Ryan Donato has recorded three shots against the Hurricanes this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Carolina Hurricanes are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 7th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.00%).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league for goals against per game this season (3.94).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 32nd in the league for power play goals this season (5).

Positive Trends

As you can see above, we have a few trends that are pointing to the over in this game, but I am sticking with the under. Chicago is scoring just 2.18 goals per game this year and goes up against a very good Carolina defense. We could be worried about Carolina scoring 5-6 goals on their own, but I will take my chances and hope the Chicago offense forgets to show up once again. Take the under in this matchup.

David Racey's Pick: Under 6.5