The Carolina Hurricanes (31-16-4) square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (16-29-5) at PNC Arena on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off a vistory. The Hurricanes defeated the New York Rangers 4-0 in their last outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Prepare for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's game.

The Blackhawks' offense has put up 30 goals over their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 31 goals. They have registered 17 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (29.4%). They are 3-4-3 over those contests.

Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Hurricanes 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-446)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have a 31-16-4 record overall, with a 4-4-8 record in games that have gone to overtime.
Carolina has 18 points (8-3-2) in the 13 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Hurricanes scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Carolina has scored two goals in 10 games this season (2-6-2 record, six points).
The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals in 35 games (29-4-2, 60 points).
In the 17 games when Carolina has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 19 points after finishing 8-6-3.
In the 39 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 24-11-4 (52 points).
The Hurricanes' opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Hurricanes finished 6-5-0 in those contests (12 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks have a record of 16-29-5 this season and are 2-5-7 in overtime matchups.
In the 14 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
This season the Blackhawks registered just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
Chicago has earned six points (2-14-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Blackhawks have earned 30 points in their 23 games with more than two goals scored.
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games and picked up 12 points with a record of 6-9-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-9-0 (six points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 37 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.

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