Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13

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The Carolina Hurricanes will visit the St. Louis Blues for an NHL Regular Season game. The game will take place at the Enterprise Center on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Hurricanes come into the game with a record of 28-15-4. They are ranked first in both their conference and division. On the other side, the Blues have a record of 17-21-8. They sit at 14th in their conference and 7th in their division.

Hurricanes vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Carolina Hurricanes MoneyLine -161, St. Louis Blues MoneyLine +135

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won three out of their last five games. Their latest game against the Detroit Red Wings ended in a close 4-3 loss, despite outshooting their opponent with 34 shots on goal.

Sebastian Aho has been a key player for the Hurricanes this season. He has 45 points from 17 goals and 28 assists in 46 games. His playmaking skills have been crucial for the team’s offensive output.

In goal, Frederik Andersen has shared duties with other goalies. He has played 19 games, securing six wins and facing 64 goals against. His recent performance against the Red Wings saw him make 14 saves on 18 shots.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues are coming off a tough stretch of games. They recently lost to the Vegas Golden Knights, Utah Mammoth, and Chicago Blackhawks. The Blues have struggled defensively, allowing four or more goals in each of these games.

In their recent games, the Blues have had mixed performances from their top skaters. Robert Thomas has been a key player with consistent contributions in goals and assists. Jake Neighbours has also stepped up, scoring in their last game against Vegas.

Jordan Binnington has been the main goaltender for the Blues, but he has faced challenges. He allowed seven goals against the Blackhawks, showing areas for improvement. Despite these challenges, the team aims to bounce back in their upcoming home games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored with a moneyline of -161 against the St. Louis Blues, who are at +135. Carolina has strong skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and 2nd in shots on goal. With these numbers, the projected score is Carolina 4, St. Louis 2. The recommendation is to pick Carolina to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with odds of -111 for the over and -112 for the under. Carolina’s solid offense and St. Louis’s lower ranking in goals against suggest a higher scoring game. The projected total is 6, so the recommendation is to take the over.