Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-3) vs Carolina Hurricanes (27-16-3)
Game Info: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 8:30 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +240 / Carolina Hurricanes -298 — Over/Under: 5.5
In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 20th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 27-16-3 this season after they defeated Vegas by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Carolina trailed 1-0 in the second period, but they scored the next three goals in the game for the win. The Hurricanes were outshot by a total of 31-28, won 61.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Blake and Jarvis (2), while Kochetkov stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hurricanes lost to the Sabres by a score of 4-2 and the Ducks by a score of 3-2. Carolina has lost seven of their last 13 games and they are currently third in the Metro standings with 57 points. Carolina has scored 3.30 goals per game and they have allowed 2.76 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 84.7% on the penalty kill this season. Martin Necas has led Carolina with 16 goals, 35 assists, and 104 shots on goal, while Sebastian Aho has added 13 goals, 31 assists, and 124 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 17-9-2 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this year.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 15-28-3 this year after they defeated Vegas by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Chicago blew a 3-1 lead in the second period, but they scored the last two goals in the game for the win. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 35-23, won 58.3% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bertuzzi (2), Hall, Reichel, and Jones, while Mrazek stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blackhawks lost to the Predators by a score of 3-2 and the Flames by a score of 5-2. Chicago has lost four of their last five games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 33 points. Chicago has scored 2.59 goals per game and they have allowed 3.41 goals against per game, while also going 24.3% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 13 goals, 28 assists, and 110 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 10 goals, 23 assists, and 70 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 9-16-1 with a 3.24 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year.
Why the Blackhawks will beat the Hurricanes
- The Hurricanes have lost seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a win.
- The Blackhawks have won two of their last three games as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in eight of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games.
- The home team has won the first period in three of the Blackhawks’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Blackhawks’ last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last eight games as home underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last eight Monday games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Blackhawks’ last 13 games.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in 10 of the Blackhawks’ last 11 games at United Center.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Martinook has scored a goal in three of the Hurricanes’ last four games as favorites against the Blackhawks.
- Brent Burns has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against the Blackhawks.
- Seth Jarvis has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with the Hurricanes as road favorites against Central Division opponents.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup after picking up a win over Vegas in their last game, but Chicago will be at home. The Blackhawks are 10-13-0 at home this year, while the Hurricanes are 9-11-2 on the road. Carolina has been very inconsistent over the last few weeks and they are starting to slip in the Metro standings. Chicago is scoring just 2.59 goals per game this year and they have allowed at least four goals in nine of their last 13 games. The Blackhawks do play their best hockey at home and even with a leaky defense and a very low-powered offense, I like them to get the win here.