The Carolina Hurricanes (25-9-7) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-26-2) Thursday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes were dropped 5-3 at home against the New Jersey Devils Tuesday, blowing a 3-1 lead. Carolina let in 2 quick goals in the final minute to end the 2nd period, and it slipped to 0-3-1 in the last 4 games. The only point out of 8 available came in a 4-3 shootout loss Saturday in Columbus.
The SOW over the Canes is the only victory in the last 5 games for the Blue Jackets, who were doubled up 6-3 in Tampa on Tuesday by the Lightning. That followed up a 1-0 loss at Washington Sunday evening.
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