Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

This article was published on Jan 22, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+ from the Lenovo Center.

The Blackhawks come into the game with a record of 20-22-7. They are led by head coach Jeff Blashill and rank 13th in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes hold a record of 31-15-4 and are coached by Rod Brind’Amour. They sit in second place in the Eastern Conference.

Blackhawks vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -297, Chicago Blackhawks MoneyLine +245

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a mixed run in their recent games. They recently defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-0, with Spencer Knight saving all 32 shots on goal. Connor Bedard and Jason Dickinson each scored a goal, helping the team secure the win.

In other recent games, the Blackhawks faced some challenges. They lost to the Boston Bruins 5-2, despite matching the Bruins’ shot count. Spencer Knight had an off day against the Calgary Flames, where the Blackhawks lost 3-1.

Connor Bedard stands out as a key player for the Blackhawks. He has scored 20 goals and assisted on 28, leading the team in points. Tyler Bertuzzi has also been effective, contributing 24 goals this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown strong performances recently. In their last three games, they secured victories against the Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, and Florida Panthers. The team scored a total of 15 goals over these three games, demonstrating their offensive capabilities.

Andrei Svechnikov has been a key player for the Hurricanes. He contributed significantly with goals and assists in recent games. Svechnikov’s performance was highlighted by a hat-trick against the Devils, making him a player to watch.

Frederik Andersen has been reliable in the net. Although not playing in every recent game, when he did, he maintained strong save numbers. Andersen’s presence in the goal has been a stabilizing factor for the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the Chicago Blackhawks with a moneyline of -297. The Hurricanes have strong skater stats, ranking 4th in goals and 9th in assists. The projected score is Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2, making the Hurricanes the recommended pick to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. With the projected score being Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2, the total points are expected to be 6. The recommendation is to take the over at -120, as both teams have shown the ability to score goals this season.