Carolina vs Columbus Prediction: Columbus is an uncomfortable opponent for Carolina

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on January 24. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Carolina

After a very disappointing result, Carolina went on a three-game winning streak against serious opponents. First, the club from Raleigh beat Vegas 3:2, then defeated Chicago 4:3 in OT, and finally beat Dallas 2:1. Thus, the Hurricanes moved up to the third position in the Eastern Conference standings with a total of 61 points.

Columbus

The trip to New York did not turn out to be the best for Columbus. First, Dean Evason's team showed a decent defensive game with the Rangers, but it was not enough for two points - 0:1 (B), and already with the Islanders it lacked the realisation of chances - 1:3. Despite this, the series of failures the Jackets interrupted quite quickly. In the next away game, but already with ‘Toronto’, they managed to record a resounding victory with a score of 5:1. Thus, in the East table, the Blue Jackets are content with seventh place with 53 points.

H2H Meetings

Columbus is an uncomfortable opponent for Carolina. In the last five games, the Jackets have three wins against two for the Hurricanes.

Betting Stats

• In 3 of the last 7 away matches with Columbus Blue Jackets the draw was recorded in regulation time.
• Columbus Blue Jackets conceded 2 or less pucks in 6 of the last 7 matches.
• Columbus Blue Jackets have not lost in regulation time in 8 of their last 9 games.
• Carolina Hurricanes conceded more than 2 pucks in 20 of the last 30 matches.
• The Carolina Hurricanes have won in regulation time in 17 of the last 23 home games.
• Carolina Hurricanes concede 2 or less pucks from the Columbus Blue Jackets in 6 consecutive games at home.

Expert Betting Tips

In this pair, we suggest staying away from the outcomes. Despite a poor start to the tourney, Columbus quickly corrected themselves and managed to roll one of the main favourites of the Eastern Conference into the ice. Carolina will play on their own ice, but will be more cautious than usual. In our opinion, the under is worth watching in this pairing. In four of the last five games with the Jackets the bookmaker's total over has not reached through, and with the Hurricanes in three of the last five. In general, based on this, we suggest betting on the total under with a small margin.

Total Under 6 for 1.80 

Draw for 5.00

Correct Score 2:2 for 7.50