The Columbus Blue Jackets (23-18-7) travel to face off against the Carolina Hurricanes (29-16-3) on Thursday, January 23rd. This game will be played at Lenovo Center in Raleigh and televised on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Blue Jackets are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Capitals. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes

The Columbus Blue Jackets Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Columbus fell to 23-18-7 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, allowing five goals in the first period. Going into the game, the total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score reached 9, taking it over the line. Columbus, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.

Columbus didn’t score until the second period, when Damon Severson found the net at 19:11. Kevin Labanc added another goal at 5:24 in the second, but the Capitals responded with two more goals to seal the win.

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 29-16-3. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

Carolina scored first, but the Capitals responded with two goals in the first period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

Columbus Offense Breakdown

Columbus took 36 shots on goal but only found the net twice in a 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson scored his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second period.

Columbus had 13 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Adam Fantilli picked up his 4th assist on Severson’s goal, and Sean Monahan earned his 5th assist on Labanc’s second-period goal.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense generated 45 shots on goal in their 4-2 win over the Capitals. Dmitry Orlov led the way with two goals, his third of the season, while Martin Necas added his sixth goal and picked up two assists, bringing his assist total to 12.

Andrei Svechnikov scored his sixth goal on an empty net with 9 seconds left. The Hurricanes scored in each period, with Necas tying the game in the second period and Orlov adding his second goal shortly after.

Columbus Team Defense

Columbus’ defense struggled early, giving up five first-period goals. They allowed another in the second and one more late in the third, leading to a 7-2 loss. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage, and the defense added 17 hits and 10 takeaways.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina’s defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they settled in from there, shutting out the Capitals in the second and third periods. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes’ defense added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Trends

• The Blue Jackets are 4-1 puck line in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
• In their last five games at home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 4-1 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
• Through their last three games as the underdog, the Hurricanes have an puck line record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Blue Jackets have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 5-5.

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Prediction

If you’re searching for a moneyline bet in this matchup, our analysis favors the Hurricanes as the likely winner. Nevertheless, considering the current odds at -332, I’d suggest exploring the puc line bet, as our projections indicate the Hurricanes winning by more than a single goal.

For a puck line pick, we are going with the Hurricanes to win and cover. Look for the Hurricanes to win this one by multiple goals over the Blue Jackets.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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