How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 30

Published 12:44 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 28 times this season.
  • In Chicago’s 50 games this season, 29 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
  • The total for this game (6) is 0.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.35) and the Blackhawks (2.62).
  • This game’s total is 0.1 less than the 6.1 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -448

  • The Hurricanes have been victorious in 28 of their 46 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (60.9%).
  • Carolina has had moneyline odds of -448 or shorter in just two games this season, and split them 1-1.
  • The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 81.8% in this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +345

  • In 47 games as the moneyline underdog, Chicago has pulled off the upset 15 times.
  • The Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +345 or longer for the first time.
  • Chicago’s implied probability to win this matchup is 22.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Chicago 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • Mikko Rantanen is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 65 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 17.5%.
  • Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 51 total points (17 goals and 34 assists) to his name.
  • Seth Jarvis has contributed 39 points for Carolina in 44 games this season, scoring on 16.2% of his shots and putting up 19 goals and 20 assists.
  • Pyotr Kochetkov (18-9-3) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .903 for Carolina.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Connor Bedard’s 14 goals and 30 assists in 50 contests give him 44 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Chicago’s Teuvo Teravainen has racked up 34 total points (0.7 per game), with 11 goals and 23 assists.
  • Chicago’s Ryan Donato has 29 points (15 goals, 14 assists) this season.
  • Petr Mrazek has an .895 save percentage (50th in the league), with 759 total saves, while conceding 89 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put together a 9-17-2 record between the posts for Chicago this season.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Blue Jackets W 7-4 Home -407
1/25/2025 Islanders L 3-2 Away -225
1/28/2025 Rangers W 4-0 Away -135
1/30/2025 Blackhawks Home -448
2/1/2025 Kings Home
2/4/2025 Jets Away
2/6/2025 Wild Away

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/24/2025 Lightning L 4-3 Home +183
1/26/2025 Wild L 4-2 Home +168
1/28/2025 Lightning W 4-1 Away +326
1/30/2025 Hurricanes Away +345
2/1/2025 Panthers Away
2/5/2025 Oilers Home
2/7/2025 Predators Home

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Carolina vs. Chicago Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Venue: PNC Arena

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