The Carolina Hurricanes (31-16-4) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5) at PNC Arena on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off a vistory. The Hurricanes knocked off the New York Rangers 4-0 in their last game, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.
The Blackhawks have put up 30 goals in their past 10 outings, while conceding 31 goals. A total of 17 power-play opportunities during that time have turned into five power-play goals (29.4%). They are 3-4-3 over those contests.
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game expects a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-465)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 31-16-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime games.
- Carolina is 8-3-2 (18 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has finished 2-6-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
- The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 35 games (29-4-2, 60 points).
- In the 17 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 8-6-3 to record 19 points.
- In the 39 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Carolina is 24-11-4 (52 points).
- The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Hurricanes finished 6-5-0 in those matchups (12 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks (16-29-5 overall) have posted a record of 2-5-7 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Chicago has earned 10 points (3-7-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has six points (2-14-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 23 games, earning 30 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 15 games and registered 12 points with a record of 6-9-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 3-9-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 12-20-5 to record 29 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.35 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 30th |
| 8th | 2.71 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 29th |
| 2nd | 31.9 | Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| 1st | 25 | Shots Allowed | 31.3 | 30th |
| 19th | 20.78% | Power Play % | 24.17% | 9th |
| 1st | 86% | Penalty Kill % | 81.25% | 11th |
Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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