Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Prediction 3/17/26 NHL Picks Today

The Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Nationwide Arena. Here’s a Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes Prediction. This article will include a Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes pick.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Lightning and lost to the Blues, and they play the Penguins next. The Hurricanes have won 11 of their last 15 games.

The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.47 goals per game and are scoring on 22 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 28 goals, Sebastian Aho has 44 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 172 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.86 goals per game and are killing 79.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 85 goals on 667 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 74 goals on 722 shots.

Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets lost to the Panthers, beat the Flyers, and play the Rangers next. The Blue Jackets have split their last 10 games.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring on 20.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Kirill Marchenko leads Columbus with 25 goals, Zach Werenski has 48 assists and Adam Fantilli has 174 shots on goal. Defensively, the Columbus Blue Jackets are allowing 3.14 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jet Greaves has allowed 110 goals on 1,195 shots faced, and Elvis Merzlikins has given up 85 goals on 738 shots.

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The home team has won each of the last seven games between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.
• The Hurricanes have lost five of their last seven games as road favorites following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Blue Jackets’ last nine games.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a road win.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the last seven games between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last six games at home as underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight home games after coming off overtime.
• The road team has covered the puck line in five of the Hurricanes’ last six games.
• The Hurricanes have won the first period in each of their last seven night games following a road win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Hurricanes’ last 12 Tuesday road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Eight of the last nine games between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Nine of the last 11 games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games following an overtime win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Hurricanes’ last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine home appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Dmitri Voronkov has scored a goal in each of the Blue Jackets’ last five games against the Hurricanes.
• Kirill Marchenko ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (6) this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• K’Andre Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last four road games.
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Andrei Svechnikov has recorded two blocks against the Blue Jackets this season—the most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (77.60%).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T2nd in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (2).
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.47).
• The Carolina Hurricanes are one of five teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Prediction

The Canes should be favored, as they’re the better team and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against Columbus. However, we’re getting plus money with the Blue Jackets at home, a team that’s fighting for a playoff spot. Also, the Blue Jackets have earned points in each of their last 9 games. The Blue Jackets are playing well and have positioned themselves in the thick of the postseason race. There’s value with the more favorable price and the Blue Jackets at home. I’ll take a shot with the home dog.