Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 1/20/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes (27-16-3) travel to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks (15-28-3) on Monday, January 20th. This game will be played at United Center in Chicago and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 8:30 ET.

Hurricanes vs Blackhawks

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The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 27-16-3. Carolina, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that number.

Carolina led 1-0 before giving up two goals in the first period. They tied it up in the second and added two more, including an empty-netter, to secure the win.

The Chicago Blackhawks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Ducks, the Blackhawks improved to 15-28-3. Chicago, as the underdog on the puck line, covered with the win. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

Four different players scored for the Blackhawks, who held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Chicago’s defense was tested, allowing 39 shots, but Arvid Söderblom made 37 saves to help secure the win.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes with two goals, bringing his season total to three. Martin Necas added his sixth goal of the year and picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists for the season. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with his sixth goal, an empty-netter with just 9 seconds left in the third period.

Carolina fired 45 shots on goal, but none of their four goals came on the power play. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added their final goal in the closing seconds of the game.

Blackhawks Offense Breakdown

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Chicago’s offense fired 29 shots on goal and scored four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips and Teuvo Teravainen also found the net, with Teravainen’s goal coming on a power play.

Connor Bedard contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 9 for the season. Taylor Hall added two assists, now with 4 on the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and capped their scoring with a goal in the third.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina’s defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they shut down the Capitals the rest of the way, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, while the Hurricanes’ defense also added 7 takeaways and 10 hits.

Chicago Team Defense

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage in the Blackhawks’ 4-2 win over Anaheim. Chicago’s defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits, but they’ll aim to improve on their 12 giveaways. Both goals they allowed came in the 3rd period, including one with just 4 seconds left.

Hurricanes vs Blackhawks Trends

  • In their last three games away from home, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
  • Chicago has a 2-3 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chicago has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Hurricanes have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.

Hurricanes vs Blackhawks Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Hurricanes is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -293, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Blackhawks to cover. Even in the event of a Hurricanes victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.

With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.


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