Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/17

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The Carolina Hurricanes will visit the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will be available on ESPN+. The Hurricanes hold a strong record of 42-18-6 this season.

Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets have a record of 34-21-11. Both teams are part of the Eastern Metropolitan Division. Carolina ranks first in the division, while Columbus is in fourth place.

Hurricanes vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes -133, Columbus Blue Jackets +114

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-2 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 14, 2026. In that game, Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each contributed with a goal and an assist.

In their last five games, the Hurricanes have registered three wins and two losses. One of the losses came against the St. Louis Blues, where they lost 3-1 at home. Despite the loss, Mark Jankowski managed to score the team’s only goal.

Sebastian Aho leads the team in points, with 68 in 66 games. Andrei Svechnikov also stands out with 58 points in the same number of games. Goaltender Frederik Andersen has been active, with 27 games played, and he made 582 saves.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have been busy with recent games. They secured a 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. In this game, Kirill Marchenko scored one of the two goals, while Adam Fantilli contributed with an assist.

In their previous game against the Florida Panthers, the Blue Jackets lost 1-2. They managed 31 shots on goal but only scored once. Adam Fantilli was the lone scorer for the team in that game.

Before facing the Panthers, the Blue Jackets had a strong showing against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They won 5-2 with two power play goals. Conor Garland scored twice, and Sean Monahan added two assists to the team’s efforts.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored with a MoneyLine of -133 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Hurricanes have shown strong offensive stats, ranking 5th in goals and 2nd in shots on goal. Given these stats, the Hurricanes are the pick to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.5. Both teams have high goals against, with the Hurricanes at 178 and the Blue Jackets at 195. With these numbers, the over is recommended, expecting a total score over 6.5.