For the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• A total of 28 Carolina games this season have gone over Thursday’s total of 6 goals.
• This season, 29 of Chicago’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.0 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.35) and the Blackhawks (2.62).
• The 6.1 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.1 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -446

• In the 46 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 28-18 in those games.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -446 or shorter in only two games this season, and split them 1-1.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have an 81.7% chance to win.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +342

• In Chicago’s 47 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 15 wins.
• The Blackhawks have not played a game with moneyline odds of +342 or longer.
• Chicago has a 22.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Chicago 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Mikko Rantanen has been imperative to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 65 points in 51 games.
• With 17 goals and 34 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top offensive options for Carolina with his 51 points (1.0 per game).
• With 39 points through 44 games (19 goals and 20 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive attack this season.
• 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

• Connor Bedard has totaled 14 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 30 assists (0.6 per game), taking 2.4 shots per game and shooting 11.9%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 44 total points (0.9 per game).
• 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 15 goals and 14 assists for Carolina.
• Petr Mrazek has a record of 9-17-2 in 29 games this season, conceding 89 goals (3.3 goals against average) with 759 saves and an .895 save percentage, 50th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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