Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets: The Hurricanes will have no problem

Prediction for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets match, which will take place on January 14. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Carolina is the best in the Metropolitan Division. They have 50 points, the second-ranked Rangers have the same number and the third-ranked Washington 49, but the Hurricanes have played four games fewer than their opponents. They interrupted their magnificent five-match winning streak, losing to Florida in overtime (3:4).

Columbus is in fifth place in the Metropolitan Division standings with 33 points. That's 14 points less than fourth-place Pittsburgh. They have only one win over not particularly strong New Jersey (4:3). After that game, Columbus lost to Chicago with a score of 2:4.

We believe that Columbus has very little chance against the Metropolitan Division leader. The bookmakers agree with us that the Hurricanes will try to make up for their upset loss to Florida in overtime, and the fans will support them. The Blue Jackets have lost four of their last five games and eight losses in nine games on the road. We expect many pucks from the home team and a confident win. Prediction: Carolina's individual total over (3.5).

• Individual Total 1 Over 3.5 for 1.77
• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.87
• Handicap 1 (-3) for 4.40