Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Jan 7, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, beginning at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Hurricanes-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 69% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (+114), Hurricanes -1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +290, Hurricanes -286
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Hurricanes, with +114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Hurricanes (-1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +290, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $290, earning a total payout of $390, if they win.

On the other hand, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -286, where you can risk $286 to win $100, for a total payout of $386, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ +114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +290 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.3% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via Caesars Sportsbook (55% probability)

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While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the 5.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Hurricanes and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Aho a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 36.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 7.5% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 7.3% probability
• Max Pacioretty: 5.0% probability
• Martin Necas: 4.6% probability
• Paul Stastny: 4.1% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.8% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.5% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 4.5% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 36.1% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 35.9% probability
• Max Pacioretty: 27.2% probability
• Martin Necas: 24.7% probability
• Paul Stastny: 21.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 35.3% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 26.8% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 26.1% probability
• Emil Bemstrom: 24.0% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 21.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday January 7, 2023.

Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Hurricanes at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday January 7, 2023
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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