Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

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The Carolina Hurricanes (51-22-7) are heavy favorites when they go on the road against the Chicago Blackhawks (23-51-5) on Sunday, April 14 at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSSO. The Hurricanes are -360 on the moneyline to win, while the Blackhawks have +285 moneyline odds.

Watch on ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSSO as the Hurricanes and the Blackhawks hit the ice.

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds

  • When: Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSSO
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
  • TV Channel: ESPN+, NBCS-CHI, and BSSO
  • Favorite: Hurricanes (-360)
  • Underdog: Blackhawks (+285)
  • Over/under: 5.5

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Hurricanes and Blackhawks Betting Trends

  • Carolina and its opponent have combined to score more than 5.5 goals in 38 of 79 games this season.
  • Chicago has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 39 of 77 games this season.
  • These two teams rack up 5.5 goals per match between them, 0.0 more than this game’s over/under.
  • Opponents of these two teams average six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game’scontest’s total.
  • The Hurricanes have a 47-25 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • This season the Blackhawks have won 18 of the 72 games, or 25.0%, in which they’ve been an underdog.

Hurricanes Stats & Insights

  • The Hurricanes’ 270 goals this season make them the eighth-best scoring team in the league.
  • The Hurricanes have conceded the third-fewest goals in league action this season, 203 (2.5 per game).
  • They have a league-leading goal differential of +67 this season.
  • The Hurricanes have a 10.2% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 14th in the NHL.
  • The Hurricanes have earned eight shutouts this season with their skaters averaging 14.3 hits and 11.5 blocked shots per game.
  • In the last 10 contests, the Hurricanes have claimed 80.0% of the possible points with a 7-2-1 record.
  • They are scoring at a 3.3 goals-per-game average (33 total) during that span.
  • Defensively, the Hurricanes have given up 17 goals (1.7 per game) in those 10 outings.

Blackhawks Stats & Insights

  • The Blackhawks have the league’s 32nd-ranked scoring offense (171 total goals, 2.2 per game).
  • The Blackhawks have given up 3.5 goals per game, 277 total, which ranks 28th among NHL teams.
  • Their -106 goal differential ranks 31st in the league.
  • The 8.1% shooting percentage the Blackhawks have compiled ranks 32nd in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have shut out their opponent once this season. As a team, they are averaging 19.5 hits and 16.3 blocked shots per game.
  • In their last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 4-6-0 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.
  • They have averaged 2.0 goals per game (20 total) over that stretch.
  • Over on the defensive end, the Blackhawks have given up 30 goals (3.0 per game) over those 10 outings.

Hurricanes Key Players to Watch

  • Sebastian Aho has been a top contributor on Carolina this season, with 88 points in 77 games.
  • Jake Guentzel is contributing with 76 points (30 goals, 46 assists).
  • Pyotr Kochetkov (22-13-4) has a goals against average of 2.3 on the season, and 925 saves. His .911 save percentage ranks 15th in the league.

Hurricanes Player Props

  • Sebastian Aho Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +175, Under Odds: -230)
  • Sebastian Aho Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -110, Under Odds: -120)
  • Jake Guentzel Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
  • Jake Guentzel Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
  • Seth Jarvis Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
  • Seth Jarvis Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +145, Under Odds: -190)

Blackhawks Key Players to Watch

  • Connor Bedard’s 22 goals and 38 assists in 65 matchups give him 60 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Philipp Kurashev is pivotal for Chicago’s offense with 54 total points (0.7 per game), including 18 goals and 36 assists through 72 contests.
  • Petr Mrazek’s record stands at 18-29-4 on the season, giving up 155 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 1498 saves with a .906 save percentage (32nd in the league).

Blackhawks Player Props

  • Nick Foligno Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +120, Under Odds: -150)
  • Nick Foligno Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +195, Under Odds: -260)

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Injuries

  • Hurricanes: Jesper Fast: Upper Body (Questionable)
  • Blackhawks: Taylor Hall: Knee (Out For Season), Nick Foligno: Personal (Questionable), Reese Johnson: Concussion (Questionable)

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Prediction

  • Puck Line Pick:

    Hurricanes (-1.5)

  • Pick OU:

    Over (5.5)

  • Score Prediction:
    Hurricanes 4 – Blackhawks 2

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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