At the onset of March, the Blackhawks were touted as the NHL’s surprise team. As we turn the page to April, Chicago is in free fall. A playoff berth that seemed secure is now up for grabs. Last weekend, Nashville swept a two-game series at the Blackhawks. Chicago and the Predators are neck and neck for the final postseason berth in the Central Division. By contrast, the Hurricanes are clicking with the NHL betting odds. Carolina is just one point behind Tampa Bay for the top spot in the Central Division. Hurricanes metrics are indicative of a complete team.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, April 1, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| Hurricanes at Blackhawks TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Hurricanes | -1½ (+158) | 5½ (-125) | -173 |  |
| Blackhawks | +1½ (-180) | 5½ (+105) | +153 | |
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Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks SBG Odds Overview
In this situation, sharps will be taking a hard look at the Hurricanes. Carolina will get an offshore bookmaker price break as the visitor. By contrast, the Blackhawks are one of the NHL’s most public teams. Squares will continue to bet on the Hawks. Especially on home ice.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Overview
Late on, the Hurricanes have won three of their last four games. Only two of their previous nine cleared the total. Carolina is 23-7-3 with 15-13 over the total. NHL metrics show the Hurricanes 7th for goal scoring and 1st for the power play. So too does Carolina rank 8th for goals against and 10th for penalty killing.
First among Carolina scorers is right-wing Sebastian Aho. Aho has a team-best 15 goals with 18 assists and a plus-ten. Defenseman Dougie Hamilton adds three goals with 24 assists and a plus-16. Goaltender James Reimer has a .907 save percentage this season. However, in March, it was a more impressive .926.
Chicago Blackhawks Team Overview
Chicago has dropped six of their last eight matchups. And then five of their last six stayed under the total. Now the Blackhawks are 16-15-5 with 16-18 under the total. Chicago ranks 16th for goal scoring and 2nd for the power play. Defensively the Blackhawks are 23rd for goals against and 28th for penalty killing.
Right-wing Patrick Kane leads Chicago with 13 goals, 35 assists, and a plus-seven. Further support comes from left-wing Alex DeBrincat. DeBrincat leads the Blackhawks in goals with 18 along with 17 assists and a plus-ten. First goaltender Kevin Lankinen has a .920 save percentage.
Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends
- Carolina has won six of their last seven road games
- Four of the Hurricanes last seven away tilts went over the total
- Chicago has dropped three of their previous five home games
- Five of the Blackhawks last seven home games went under the total
- Carolina has won seven of their last eight games against Chicago
- The previous three games in this head-to-head series cleared the total
- At United Center, the Hurricanes have paid in four of their last five visits
- Three of the previous four in this series at Chicago went over the number
Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks SBG Free Picks
Above all, this is an excellent spot to bet the Hurricanes. Carolina is hot and has shown good NHL betting value on the road. As was previously noted, the Hurricanes have dominated this series against the Blackhawks.
Hurricanes at Blackhawks SBG Best Bet: Carolina Hurricanes.