Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 1/30/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+106) Hurricanes (-128)

PNC Arena is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (31-16-4) will take on the Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5) on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Blackhawks at +106 while the Hurricanes are coming in at -128. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Chicago Blackhawks came out of this game feeling pretty good about themselves with a 4-1 victory over the Lightning their last time on the ice. The Blackhawks had a solid offensive performance and it showed in the win. For the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 20 shots they looked to score on. Moreover, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. Chicago had 17 penalty mins in this matchup.

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While at even strength, the Blackhawks let the opposition score 143 goals while scoring 102 themselves. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have 144 power play tries (14th in professional hockey) and have a total of 27 goals in those attempts. In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 131 goals (29th in pro hockey) so far this season and have allowed 170. Chicago has taken 1,233 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.6%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 37 points and their points percentage sits at .370. The Blackhawks thus far have had 1,568 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .892. Chicago is sitting with 120 power play chances and they have tallied 29 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 24.17%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Petr Mrazek. For his career, Mrazek has tallied 199 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .513. His save percentage is at .906 for his 21,874 minutes guarding the cage. Mrazek has seen 11,823 shots against him and he has 10,716 saves. Opponents have notched 1,107 goals versus Mrazek in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.04. He has compiled a mark of 177-172-40 and he started in 388 games. Mrazek has played in 419 games during his pro hockey career.

In their last outing, Carolina went up against the Rangers in a game where the Hurricanes earned a win by a final of 4-0. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Hurricanes converted 4 goals of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

The Hurricanes have earned 139 goals at even strength and 32 goals (10th in the league) while on the power play. Carolina has attempted 1,626 shots (1st in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.52%, while allowing the opposition 1,276 shots. On the year, the Carolina Hurricanes have tallied 171 goals, 66 points, as well as a points percentage of .647. They have granted a total of 138 goals to be scored by of a combination of 117 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 154 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 20.78%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 86.00% on the other teams 150 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Pyotr Kochetkov between the pipes. Kochetkov has earned a career record of 56-29-12 and has played in 100 games. Kochetkov's quality start percentage comes out to 56.3% and he has 54 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has tallied 2,273 stops out of the 2,504 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .908. Teams are averaging 3.46 goals per game and he has allowed 231 goals in total. He has started in 96 games and has played 4,001 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Carolina (-128)

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