Preview and Betting Odds for the NHL Matchup Between Hurricanes and Blue Jackets

Sunday, April 7th, 2024

Today at 5 p.m. EDT, the Columbus Blue Jackets, sporting a season record of 26-39-12, will compete against the Carolina Hurricanes, who have a record of 48-22-7, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites to win, with odds of -396, in contrast to the Columbus Blue Jackets, who are underdogs at +310 odds. The anticipated total score for the game is set at 6.

In their last matchup, the Hurricanes came out on top over the Blue Jackets with a score of 4-2, thanks to Jake Guentzel's two goals. Leading the Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho has netted 34 goals and contributed 52 assists, while Kirill Marchenko is the top scorer for the Blue Jackets with 21 goals and 18 assists.

Reviewing their recent performance over ten games, the Hurricanes have managed an average of 3.5 goals per game, in comparison to the Blue Jackets’ 2.6 goals per game. Furthermore, the Hurricanes have a minimal advantage in penalty minutes, recording an average of 3.1 per game against the Blue Jackets' 3.2.

The Carolina Hurricanes boast a fully healthy squad, whereas the Columbus Blue Jackets are dealing with numerous key players out with injuries, including Boone Jenner, Sean Kuraly, Kent Johnson, and Patrik Laine.

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