Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/2

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to play against the Carolina Hurricanes in a regular season game. The game will take place at Lenovo Center on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets come into this game with a record of 38-25-12. They are ranked 8th in the conference and 4th in their division. The Hurricanes have a record of 47-21-6 and are leading both the conference and division. Both teams have three shutout wins this season.

Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +156, Carolina Hurricanes -185

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games. They faced the Carolina Hurricanes on March 31, 2026, and lost 5-2. Kirill Marchenko stood out with a goal and an assist in that game.

In the game against the Boston Bruins on March 29, 2026, the Blue Jackets narrowly lost 4-3. Mason Marchment contributed with a goal and an assist. Boone Jenner also added a goal with five shots on goal.

The Blue Jackets’ only win in their last five games came against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 24, 2026. They secured a 3-2 victory, with Mason Marchment scoring a goal and adding an assist. Zach Werenski also played a key role with a goal and an assist.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a 5-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In this game, they had 33 shots on goal and scored three power-play goals.

In another game, the Hurricanes faced a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They managed 35 shots on goal but only scored once. Andrei Svechnikov was a key player, scoring the team’s only goal.

The Hurricanes rank high in several season stats. They are 5th in goals with 258 and 2nd in shots on goal with 2409. Their power-play goals are also notable, placing them 4th with 55.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites with a moneyline of -185. They have strong skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and 2nd in shots on goal. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the underdogs at +156. Given the stats and odds, picking the Hurricanes to win is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under favored at -120. The Hurricanes and Blue Jackets have decent scoring stats, but both have strong defensive numbers. The projected score suggests a lower total, making the under 6.5 a reasonable pick.