April 08, 2026 4:46 PM EST

NHL: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Chicago Blackhawks 4/9/2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are solid 55.6 percent favorites over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +12 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 34 shots on goal vs 22 shots for the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 91.9% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.7%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Frederik Andersen 19, Spencer Knight 31 SHOTS: Seth Jarvis 2.9, Connor Bedard 2.2 GOALS: Seth Jarvis 0.64, Tyler Bertuzzi 0.64 PTS: Nikolaj Ehlers has a 48% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Connor Bedard has a 44% chance of 1+PTs

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

Carolina HurricanesRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road21-16, 57% -55Record at Home13-24, 35% -961Carolina Hurricanes
VS Chicago Blackhawks0-1, 0% -100VS Carolina Hurricanes1-0, 100% 248Chicago Blackhawks
vs Team Under .50017-12, 59% -230vs Team .500 or Better15-29, 34% -396Carolina Hurricanes
Record as Road Favorite17-14, 55% -241Record as Home Underdog11-19, 37% -610Carolina Hurricanes
After 1 or More Days Off44-20, 69% -4478After 1 or More Days Off24-42, 36% -1205Chicago Blackhawks

PAST 30 DAYS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-3, 57% 28Record at Home1-4, 20% -275Carolina Hurricanes
VS Chicago Blackhawks0-0 No GamesVS Carolina Hurricanes0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5004-1, 80% 125vs Team .500 or Better3-9, 25% -430Carolina Hurricanes
Record as Road Favorite3-3, 50% -82Record as Home Underdog1-4, 20% -275Carolina Hurricanes
After 1 or More Days Off9-3, 75% -651After 1 or More Days Off4-8, 33% -144Chicago Blackhawks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Carolina HurricanesRECORDChicago BlackhawksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD21-16, 57% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME21-20, 51% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS6-1, 86% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-5, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-11, 63% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON14-12, 54% OverOVER
Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home9-7, 56% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road29-33, 47% OVERUNDER

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SIDE VALUE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 19-18, 51% -104 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 14-23, 38% -882 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 2-5, 29% -289 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 1-4, 20% -330

MONEY LINE - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 19-18, 51% -294 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 19-18, 51% +-377 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 2-5, 29% -350 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 3-2, 60% -50

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 21-16, 57% + 311 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 20-17, 54% + 120 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Carolina Hurricanes Road Games: 5-2, 71% + 255 Chicago Blackhawks Home Games: 3-2, 60% + 73

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