Chicago Blackhawks at Carolina Hurricanes Betting Lines and Trends
The Carolina Hurricanes look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Chicago Blackhawks arrive at PNC Arena on Friday.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.9-2.4 win for the Hurricanes. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Carolina Hurricanes sport a record of 15-12-7 heading into this matchup, while the Chicago Blackhawks sit at 23-10-5 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 13-15-6 for the Hurricanes and 11-19-8 for the Blackhawks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Chicago injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 11 (Carolina Hurricanes) and the No. 23 (Chicago Blackhawks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Carolina Hurricanes No. 18-ranked offense (2.65 goals per game) against a Chicago Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.39 goals per game allowed. The Hurricanes Sportsbook has clicked at a 20.2% rate while the Blackhawks have a 74.76% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Chicago won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Predators on December 29. Bettors who backed the Blackhawks at +101 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
The Hurricanes were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Penguins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Pittsburgh at -159 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Chicago at St. Louis, Monday, January 2nd
Carolina at Tampa Bay, Saturday, December 31st