NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Probability and Analysis for Thursday, October 24th
By Matt Klett
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NHL Betting Picks, #4
CAR @ CBJ 7 PM ET
For the fourth game today, the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Carolina Hurricanes. The Blue Jackets are currently 4-3-2 and the Hurricanes are 6-3. Columbus is on a one-game win streak while their opponent is on a two-game losing streak. Head-to-head Columbus is 2-1 against Carolina in their last three.
In the Standings:
The Blue Jackets are tied for fourth in the Metropolitan division, trailing second place Carolina by just two points. This is a huge divisional game for both clubs.
Rankings: CBJ
Offense: Goals 29, Shots 5, PP 25.
Defense: Goals 16, Shots 8, PK 21.
Rankings: CAR
Offense: Goals 11, Shots 6, PP 16.
Defense: Goals 12, Shots 3, PK 17.
Columbus Last 3 Games 1-2:
10/21 Win- @Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3
10/19 Loss- vs New York Islanders 2-3
10/18 Loss- @ Chicago Blackhawks 2-3
Carolina Last 3 Games 1-2:
10/18 Loss- @ Anaheim Ducks 2-4
10/16 Loss- @San Jose Sharks 2-5
10/15 Win- @LA Kings 2-0
Trends for Columbus:
4-8 in their last twelve. 3-6 in the last nine vs the Eastern conference. 4-2 in their last six divisional games.
Trends for Carolina:
6-3 in their last nine. 5-1 in last six vs the Eastern conference. 8-1 in their last nine divisional games.
Pick Analysis:
So far I like my NHL picks, but I am not too sure about this one. The model has the Hurricanes at 50.3% chance to win. This is the lowest probability of any game today. Statistically, Carolina has the edge. As for trends, Carolina also has the advantage.