Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Prediction 3/31/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 31^st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Columbus Blue Jackets Preview

The Blue Jackets have 87 points this season with a 38-24-12 record, and are 38-35 ATS and 33-36 in over/under. They have a 20-9-8 home record and a 18-15-4 road record and are sitting 4th in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home shootout loss to the Bruins, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home loss to the Sharks, a 2-1 road loss to the Canadiens, and a 3-2 road win over the Flyers.

Offensively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 20.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 77.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Zach Werenski leads the Blue Jackets with 77 points and 21 goals, adding a team-high 56 assists. Jet Greaves is the starting goalie for the Blue Jackets, and he has a 24-14-9 record, with 2.56 GAA and .910 SV%. Elvis Merzlikins is the backup goalie and he has a 14-10-3 record, with 3.34 GAA and .886 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes Preview

The Hurricanes have 98 points this season with a 46-21-6 record, and are 28-44 ATS and 40-30 in over/under. They have a 26-9-2 home record and a 20-11-4 road record and are sitting 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 3-1 road loss to the Canadiens, and their previous three games were a 5-2 home win over the Devils, a 5-2 road loss to the Canadiens, and a 5-1 road win over the Penguins.

Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.47 goals per game and are scoring 23.7% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.92 goals per game and are killing 80.3% of their opponent’s power plays.

Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 74 points and 25 goals, adding a team-high 49 assists. Brandon Bussi is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 27-6-1 record, with 2.45 GAA and .896 SV%. Frederik Andersen is the backup goalie and he has a 13-13-5 record, with 3.16 GAA and .871 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes @ Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Trends: March 31, 2026

Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win

• The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.
• The Hurricanes have lost each of their last four games at Nationwide Arena.
• The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.
• The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Nationwide Arena.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.

Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win

• The Hurricanes have won each of their last eight games following a loss.
• The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites following a home loss.
• The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.
• The Hurricanes have won the second period in each of their last six road games against the Blue Jackets following a loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Hurricanes’ last 10 night games against the Blue Jackets following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seventeen of the Blue Jackets’ last 21 home games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight Tuesday night games between two teams from the Eastern Conference have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last seven home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last nine road games.

Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts

• Dmitri Voronkov has scored a goal in each of his last five appearances against the Hurricanes.
• Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven home appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Kirill Marchenko has recorded five blocks against the Hurricanes this season – most against any opponent.

Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts

• Jesperi Kotkaniemi has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Blue Jackets.
• Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Andrei Svechnikov has recorded two blocks against the Blue Jackets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Columbus Blue Jackets have suffered the equal-most losses when leading after Period 2 this season (9).
• The Columbus Blue Jackets rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (3).
• The Carolina Hurricanes are one of four teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
• The Carolina Hurricanes rank 5th in the league for goals per game this season (3.47).

Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Prediction

Both teams are tied 1-1 wins this season, with each one winning at home. The Blue Jackets won by 5-1 and the Hurricanes by 4-1, but the Canes are 5-3 in their 8 meetings before that.

In this Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -130 road favorites. The Blue Jackets hold the 8^th and final playoff spot of the East but have three teams just two points behind them and have been struggling in the worst possible time, having lost three straight. The Canes have also lost two of their last three games and have lost their last four visits in Columbus, so I like the home dog in this spot. Take the Blue Jackets on the moneyline for plus money.