How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 30

Published 12:43 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2025

On Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes are set to clash with the Chicago Blackhawks at PNC Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, continue reading.

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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 28 times this season.
  • So far this season, 29 games Chicago has played finished with more than 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 6.0 goals per game, 0.02999999999999936 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • These two teams are allowing a combined 6.1 goals per game, 0.1 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -446

  • The Hurricanes have been victorious in 28 of their 46 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (60.9%).
  • Carolina has been a moneyline favorite of -446 or shorter in only two games this season, and split them 1-1.
  • Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 81.7%.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +342

  • Chicago has 15 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 47 times).
  • The Blackhawks have moneyline odds of +342 or longer for the first time.
  • Chicago’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 22.6% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Chicago 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Mikko Rantanen has recorded 65 points.
  • Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s major contributors currently with 51 total points (17 goals and 34 assists) to his name.
  • Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Seth Jarvis’ 51 points. He’s contributed 20 assists.
  • As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 18 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 76 goals with 708 saves.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Chicago’s Connor Bedard has recorded 30 assists and 14 goals in 50 games, good for 44 points.
  • Teuvo Teravainen’s 34 points this season, including 11 goals and 23 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Chicago.
  • Ryan Donato has scored 15 goals and contributed 14 assists for Chicago, giving him a point total of 29.
  • Petr Mrazek has a 9-17-2 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (50th in the league). In 29 games, he has 759 saves, and has allowed 89 goals (3.3 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Blue Jackets W 7-4 Home -407
1/25/2025 Islanders L 3-2 Away -225
1/28/2025 Rangers W 4-0 Away -135
1/30/2025 Blackhawks Home -446
2/1/2025 Kings Home
2/4/2025 Jets Away
2/6/2025 Wild Away

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/24/2025 Lightning L 4-3 Home +183
1/26/2025 Wild L 4-2 Home +168
1/28/2025 Lightning W 4-1 Away +326
1/30/2025 Hurricanes Away +342
2/1/2025 Panthers Away
2/5/2025 Oilers Home
2/7/2025 Predators Home

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Carolina vs. Chicago Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Venue: PNC Arena

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