The Carolina Hurricanes (22-13-1) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-16-6) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, December 31 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets are riding a three-game home winning streak.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
Over the past 10 games, the Blue Jackets are 3-4-3. They have put up 30 goals, while their opponents have scored 36. They have gone on the power play 31 times during that span, and have capitalized with nine goals (29.0% of opportunities).
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Hurricanes 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+202)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 2-1-3 in overtime matchups on their way to a 22-13-1 overall record.
- In the six games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-2-0 record (good for eight points).
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has lost all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 27 times, and are 22-4-1 in those games (to register 45 points).
- In the 14 games when Carolina has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 7-6-1 record (15 points).
- In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 17-10-1 (35 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to register eight points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 2-6-8 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 15-16-6.
- In the 10 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 22 games, earning 32 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 17 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 9-7-3 (21 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Blue Jackets went 4-8-3 in those contests (11 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.47 | Goals Scored | 3.3 | 9th |
| 9th | 2.81 | Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 30th |
| 1st | 31.9 | Shots | 30.1 | 7th |
| 2nd | 25 | Shots Allowed | 29 | 21st |
| 5th | 25.66% | Power Play % | 20% | 19th |
| 1st | 85.71% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 25th |
Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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