Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/9

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will visit the Carolina Hurricanes for an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Lenovo Center on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets come into this game with a record of 13-10-6. They are currently ranked 13th in the conference and 8th in their division. On the other side, the Hurricanes hold a record of 17-9-2 and are ranked 2nd in both the conference and the division.

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: December 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5 (-137), Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+114), Columbus Blue Jackets +181, Carolina Hurricanes -218, Over/Under 6.5 (-104/-116)

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have faced some tough games recently. They lost to the Washington Capitals 2-0, despite taking 39 shots on goal. Before that, they played against the Florida Panthers, losing 7-6 in a high-scoring game.

In their game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Blue Jackets managed a win with a score of 6-5. They had a strong offensive showing, with Adam Fantilli scoring two goals. Zach Werenski was also a key player with three assists.

Elvis Merzlikins has been in goal for several games, with notable performances, including 30 saves against the New Jersey Devils. Despite some losses, the team has shown they can put up a fight with their shot and goal stats. The Blue Jackets rank 6th in the league for shots on goal this season, showing they can create opportunities.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 6-3 win against the Nashville Predators, but faced a 4-1 defeat to the San Jose Sharks. In the game against Nashville, Jackson Blake stood out with 2 goals and an assist.

Seth Jarvis has been a key player for the Hurricanes. He has scored 16 goals and provided 8 assists this season. His performance against the Winnipeg Jets was noteworthy, with 3 goals and 8 shots on goal.

In goal, Brandon Bussi has been strong with 8 wins out of 9 games. Frederik Andersen has also contributed, playing in 14 games with 5 wins. The Hurricanes have a total of 74 goals against this season, placing them 7th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorite with a moneyline of -218 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have a moneyline of +181. The Hurricanes have strong skater and goaltending stats, including a high rank in goals and shots on goal. Based on this information, the pick is for the Hurricanes to win with a projected score of 4-2.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -116. The stats show solid defensive play from both teams, especially the Hurricanes, who are ranked 7th in goals against. Given these factors, the recommendation is to take the under, with a projected total score of 6 goals.