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Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Thursday.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET as the Chicago Blackhawks lock horns with the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Hawks vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Blackhawks and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 69% chance of beating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blackhawks | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-102) | -1.5 (-112) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -285 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blackhawks +1.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Blackhawks | +240 |
| Total | Over 6 | -115 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blackhawks +1.5 at the spread.
Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Seth Jarvis is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis a 35.5% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is a 7.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 30.2% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 25.7% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 21.7% |
| Ryan Donato | 20.7% |
| Frank Nazar | 18.3% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 35.5% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 31.9% |
| Sebastian Aho | 31.7% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 29.7% |
| Logan Stankoven | 23.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 6.2% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 4.7% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 4.4% |
| Ryan Donato | 3.6% |
| Frank Nazar | 3.2% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 7.1% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 6.3% |
| Sebastian Aho | 5.8% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.1% |
| Taylor Hall | 4.4% |
Hawks vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Blackhawks at Lenovo Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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