Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction 1/22/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes meet Thursday in NHL action at the Lenovo Center. Here’s a Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Pick.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks lost to the Bruins, beat the Jets, and they play the Lightning next. The Blackhawks have split their last 12 games.

The Chicago Blackhawks are averaging 2.71 goals per game and are scoring 21.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Bertuzzi leads Chicago with 24 goals, Connor Bedard has 28 assists and Ryan Donato has 80 shots on goal. Defensively, the Chicago Blackhawks are allowing 3.08 goals per game and are killing 84.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Spencer Knight has given up 83 goals on 955 shots faced, and Arvid Soderblom has allowed 57 goals on 431 shots.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Sabres and Devils, and they play the Senators next. The Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 9 games.

The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring on 21.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 22 goals, Sebastian Aho has 35 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 65 goals on 496 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 49 goals on 513 shots.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last seven games against the Blackhawks following a win.
• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last six night games at Lenovo Center following a win.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last three games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost the third period in each of their last four games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The underdogs have won seven of the Blackhawks’ last 10 games.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven games at Lenovo Center following a home win.
• The road team has covered the puck line in five of the Blackhawks’ last six games.
• The Hurricanes have lost the third period in 10 of their last 12 games at Lenovo Center when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Blackhawks’ last four games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine night games at Lenovo Center.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• K’Andre Miller has recorded an assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last five games against Central Division opponents at Lenovo Center.
• Sebastian Aho has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances against the Blackhawks.
• Seth Jarvis ranks T6th in the league for Game Winning Goals (5) this season.

Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts

• Connor Bedard has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 13 appearances in road games.
• Tyler Bertuzzi is one of only four players in the league to have recorded a power play point in six or more consecutive appearances this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 8th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.86).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.1).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 31st in the league for shots per game this season (25.2).
• The Chicago Blackhawks rank 29th in the league for Period 1 goals scored per game this season (0.67).

Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction

The Blackhawks are a young team still trying to build winning habits, and they usually come up short against the league’s best. That’s been the case, especially against the Hurricanes. The Blackhawks haven’t beat the Hurricanes since May 2021, losing each of the last 8 meetings. The Hurricanes have played their best hockey at home, and they’ve locked in defensively over their last 3 games, allowing one goal in each game. Give me the Canes the PL for max betting value.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5