Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Prediction
Are the Hurricanes a solid home underdog play to upset the Blue Jackets tonight at 7:00PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Hurricanes are now +115 on the money line after opening with odds of +122 to top the Blue Jackets tonight. As for the total, the number hit the board at 5.5 and that’s where it currently sits.
COLUMBUS KEY TRENDS: The Blue Jackets are 9-1 in their last 10 games versus Metropolitan opponents and are 38-17 in their last 55 games overall. They’ve also won 35 out of their last 52 games when playing a team with a losing record and are 4-1 in their last five games coming off a win.
CAROLINA KEY TRENDS: The Hurricanes have been hot as well, winning four of their last five and eight of their last nine home games versus an opponent with a winning road record. They’re also 6-1 in their last seven games when playing the fourth game of a four-in-six situation.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Hurricanes have also been great against Eastern Conference foes recently, winning four of their last five games against that competition. They’re also 6-1 in their last seven games when playing on one day of rest and given how hot they are at the current moment, the Canes provide bettors with a ton of value tonight as a home underdog.
THURSDAY NHL PREDICTION: CAROLINA HURRICANES +115