January 20, 2026 5:36 AM EST

NHL: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes 1/22/2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are heavy 69.2 percent favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +11 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 32 shots on goal vs 21 shots for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.3% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.1%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Spencer Knight 29, Frederik Andersen 19 SHOTS: Connor Bedard 2.5, Sebastian Aho 2.8 GOALS: Tyler Bertuzzi 0.53, Seth Jarvis 0.55 PTS: Connor Bedard has a 48% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Sebastian Aho has a 51% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Chicago Blackhawks

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDCarolina HurricanesRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road9-13, 41% 258Record at Home18-9, 67% 59Chicago Blackhawks
VS Carolina Hurricanes0-0 No GamesVS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better8-15, 35% -332vs Team Under .50016-5, 76% 469Carolina Hurricanes
Record As Road Underdog9-13, 41% 258Record As Home Favorite18-8, 69% 159Chicago Blackhawks
After 1 or More Days Off18-25, 42% -317After 1 or More Days Off27-14, 66% -3045Chicago Blackhawks

PAST 30 DAYS

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDCarolina HurricanesRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-0, 100% 636Record at Home7-3, 70% 86Chicago Blackhawks
VS Carolina Hurricanes0-0 No GamesVS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better2-4, 33% -101vs Team Under .5006-2, 75% 206Carolina Hurricanes
Record As Road Underdog3-0, 100% 636Record As Home Favorite7-2, 78% 186Chicago Blackhawks
After 1 or More Days Off5-6, 45% +52After 1 or More Days Off7-4, 64% -786Chicago Blackhawks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Chicago BlackhawksRECORDCarolina HurricanesRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD11-11, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME11-12, 48% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-2, 33% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-3, 40% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-12, 54% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-11, 63% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home16-18, 47% OVEROpp Averages <2.8 G on Road5-6, 45% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 8-14, 36% +63 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 16-11, 59% +294 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 3-0, 100% +713 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 4-6, 40% -237

MONEY LINE - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 12-10, 55% -342 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 20-7, 74% 434 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 8-2, 80% +258

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 11-11, 50% -99 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 14-13, 52% -26 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Chicago Blackhawks Road Games: 1-2, 33% -109 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 5-5, 50% -45

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