Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Game Preview and Odds Breakdown

Saturday, April 13th, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently in the second position within the Metropolitan Division, sporting a record of 51 wins, 22 losses, and 7 overtime losses. They are gearing up to compete against the Chicago Blackhawks, who occupy the eighth place in the Central Division with a record showing 23 wins, 51 losses, and 5 overtime losses.

The betting odds from BetMGM Sportsbook lean in favor of the Hurricanes with odds of -200, compared to the Blackhawks who have odds of +165. The expected total score for the matchup is set at 6 goals.

The Hurricanes come into this game with momentum from a 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues, highlighted by Jake Guentzel scoring two goals. Their road record stands at 24 wins, 12 losses, and 3 in overtime, complemented by a goal differential of +67, with 270 goals scored and 203 conceded.

At home, the Blackhawks have recorded 16 wins, 20 losses, and 4 overtime losses. Their performance dips to a record of 6 wins, 21 losses, and 1 overtime loss when playing against teams that incur fewer penalties.

In their last encounter this season, the Hurricanes outplayed the Blackhawks with a 6-3 victory, which also saw Guentzel netting two goals.

Notably contributing to the Blackhawks' efforts are Nick Foligno, with 17 goals and 20 assists, and Philipp Kurashev, achieving 4 goals and 5 assists in the recent 10 games. The Hurricanes’ top contributors include Guentzel, with a tally of 30 goals and 46 assists, and Jaccob Slavin, who has contributed 2 goals and 7 assists over the last 10 games.

The Blackhawks have seen an average of 2 goals, 3.7 assists, and 9

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