Carolina Hurricanes Host Chicago Blackhawks in NHL Betting Action

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Chicago Blackhawks pay a visit to PNC Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Chicago Blackhawks opened as 113 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.1-2.9 win for the Hurricanes on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Carolina Hurricanes bring a 6-5-3 record to the battle against the 7-7-2 Blackhawks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Carolina go 7-7 so far and the Blackhawks go 7-8-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Chicago injuries news.

The Carolina Hurricanes sit at No. 28 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Chicago Blackhawks sit at a No. 19 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Carolina's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.71 goals per game, against a Blackhawks defense that ranks No. 2 at 2.44 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 13.04% while the Blackhawks defense kills off 83.87% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Chicago was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Flyers. Bettors on Philadelphia at -119 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Last time out for Carolina, they were a 3-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Blue Jackets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at +143 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

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