Carolina Hurricanes (31-16-4) vs Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5)
Game Info: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Lenovo Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -455 / Chicago Blackhawks +350 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 16-29-5 this year after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored the last four goals in the game for the win. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 35-21, won 40.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Donato, Slaggert, and Teravainen, while Soderblom stopped 34 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Blackhawks lost to the Wild by a score of 4-2 and the Lightning by a score of 4-3. Chicago has lost seven of their last nine games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 37 points. Chicago has scored 2.62 goals per game and they have allowed 3.40 goals against per game, while also going 24.2% on the power play and 81.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 14 goals, 30 assists, and 118 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 11 goals, 23 assists, and 73 shots on goal. Petr Mrazek is 9-17-2 with a 3.26 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this season.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes are 31-16-4 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Carolina scored once in the first period, once in the second, and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Hurricanes outshot New York by a total of 26-22, won 56.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Carolina got goals from Aho, Jarvis, and Svechnikov, while Andersen stopped all 22 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that win, the Hurricanes lost to the Islanders by a score of 3-2 but did beat the Blue Jackets by a score of 7-4 before that. Carolina has won five of their last six games and they are currently second in the Metro standings. Carolina has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.71 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 86.0% on the penalty kill this season. Sebastian Aho has led Carolina with 17 goals, 34 assists, and 137 shots on goal, while Seth Jarvis has added 19 goals, 20 assists, and 117 shots on goal. Pyotr Kochetkov is 18-9-3 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .903 save percentage this year.
Why the Hurricanes will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost 12 of their last 13 road games following a road win.
- The Hurricanes have won 10 of their last 11 games against the Blackhawks.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games at Lenovo Center.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games at Lenovo Center.
- The Blackhawks have lost the first period in each of their last four games at Lenovo Center.
Total Goals Facts
- Five of the Blackhawks’ last six road games following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Three of the Hurricanes’ last four games at Lenovo Center following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 15 of the Blackhawks’ last 17 games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 Thursday games.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Andrei Svechnikov has recorded at least one point in each of the Hurricanes’ last 11 Thursday games.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded an assist in each of his last five appearances with his team as a home favorite against Central Division opponents.
- Seth Jarvis has scored at least one goal in five of the Hurricanes’ last six home games.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Connor Bedard has recorded at least one point in each of the Blackhawks’ last six road games.
- Seth Jones has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
Carolina comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games and they will be at home for this contest. The Hurricanes are 19-5-1 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 6-15-3 on the road. Chicago did get a nice win over Tampa Bay in their last game, but they have been brutal on the road for most of the season. These two teams are on the opposite sides of the NHL standings and I just don’t see Chicago playing well in back-to-back road games. Take the Hurricanes -1.5 here.