Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 1/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025

Location: PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (+220) Hurricanes (-275)

PNC Arena is the site where the Carolina Hurricanes (29-16-3) will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-18-7) on Thursday. The line on this contest has the Blue Jackets at +220 while the Hurricanes are coming in at -275. The over/under is set at 6.5.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were on the losing side of the ice with a 3-1 loss to the Islanders in their previous contest . Columbus recorded 6 penalty minutes for this contest. In addition, they had 4 power play chances and scored 1 goal. The Blue Jackets had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the loss. In the game, they converted 1 out of the 26 shots they attempted.

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Columbus Blue Jackets opponents have 132 power play opportunities (19th in hockey) and have racked up 34 goals in those chances. The Blue Jackets thus far have had 1,347 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .883. Columbus has tried 1,405 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.9%. At even strength, the Blue Jackets have allowed 123 goals while notching 125 of their own. Columbus has tallied 121 power play opportunities and they have tallied 28 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 23.14%. For the season, they have recorded 51 points and their points percentage comes in at .543. With respect to scoring goals, the Columbus Blue Jackets have racked up 153 goals (9th in the league) over the course of the season and have given up 157.

The man in goal for this game is Daniil Tarasov. Opponents have racked up 181 goals versus Tarasov in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 4.42. Tarasov has played in 57 contests throughout his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .898 for his 2,455 minutes between the pipes. He has earned an overall record of 16-30-6 and he started in 54 games. During his career on the ice, Tarasov has accrued 26 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .481. Tarasov has had 1,780 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 1,599 total saves.

In their last contest, Carolina played the Stars in a game where the Hurricanes ended up with the victory by a final of 2-1. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Hurricanes had 2 goals of the 19 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Hurricanes have accumulated 127 goals at even strength and 31 goals (9th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Carolina has tried 1,530 shots (1st in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.33%, while allowing the opposition 1,205 shots. For the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 158 goals, 61 points, as well as a points percentage of .635. They have allowed 131 goals to be scored by way of 110 goals at even strength and 21 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 148 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 20.95%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 85.21% on the other teams 142 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.1%.

Across the rink you will find Frederik Andersen patrolling the crease. The opposition is averaging 2.58 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,227 goals in total. Andersen's quality start percentage comes out to 57.6% and he has accumulated 280 quality starts in his pro career. He has started in 486 contests and has been on the ice for 28,579 mins. Andersen is the owner of a career record of 299-128-52 and has played in 500 games. He has recorded 13,360 saves out of 14,587 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .916.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Columbus (+220)

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