Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2) will host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-10-6) tonight in Raleigh, and oddsmakers have made Carolina a huge favorite once again. The Hurricanes come in at around -225 on the moneyline, and the total is listed at 6.5 on DraftKings. Even with the high price, these two teams have played each other tough in recent matchups. Check out more free NHL picks on Winners and Whiners.
Columbus comes in upset-minded
Columbus may be sitting in last place in a brutally tough Metropolitan Division, but they come into this matchup far from a pushover. The Blue Jackets are coming off a 2–0 road loss to the Washington Capitals, but the overall body of work remains solid.
The Blue Jackets actually rank fourth in the NHL in shots per game at 30.72, but they also allow 31.52 shots per game, which is near the bottom of the league. Columbus also averages 2.96 goals (18th) per game while giving up 3.38 (26th) on the defensive end. Defenseman Zach Werenski leads the team with 30 points, consisting of 21 assists and nine goals. Goaltender Jet Greaves has also been steady, with a 7–5–5 record, a 2.71 goals-against average, and a .907 save percentage.
Hurricanes are a large favorite
Carolina enters this matchup second in the Metropolitan Division standings, just behind Washington, but they are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 4–1 upset loss at home to the San Jose Sharks.
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Carolina comes in averaging 33.32 shots per game, which ranks second in the NHL, and they also allow the fewest shots against in the league at just 24.29 per game. Their overall shot differential sits at a dominant +9.04 per game, the best in the NHL. Sebastian Aho leads the team with 26 points, producing 17 assists and nine goals, while Seth Jarvis is right behind him with 24 points on 16 goals and eight assists.
The Hurricanes have already used three goaltenders this season. Frederik Andersen has seen the bulk of the action but has struggled, entering at just 5–7–2 with a 3.15 goals-against average and an .875 save percentage. Brandon Bussi has been the pleasant surprise of the group, starting the year 8–1 with a strong 2.21 GAA and a .903 save percentage.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Predictions
Columbus vs Carolina Moneyline Pick
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Columbus +1.5 (-135) (4 units)
I think the dog is live in this matchup. Columbus has won three of the last five meetings against Carolina, and in each of those wins they were a sizable underdog, just like they are tonight. Carolina is still the better roster on paper, but they are also coming off a loss as a massive -326 home favorite and have now dropped four of their last seven games overall when laying more than -185.
Columbus fights, stays in games, and matches up better than the line suggests. Columbus enters this matchup 16–13 against the puckline this season, while Carolina is just 11–17 against the puckline. The underdog is absolutely worth a flyer to keep this game close.
Columbus vs Carolina Total Pick
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Over 6.5 (4 units)
Columbus has scored five or more goals in three of their last four games, but it’s also allowed five or more in two of their last three, so their games have opened up on both ends of the ice lately. Carolina’s defense is usually stronger, but it’s slipped in recent weeks. Both teams also rank top five in shots per game, which should lead to volume and scoring chances all night.
These teams have tended to play toward the over recently, and with both offenses clicking while both defenses show cracks, the matchup leans toward goals.
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