The Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2, second in the Eastern Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-10-6, 13th in the Eastern Conference), on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Blue Jackets are 3-3-4 over their last 10 contests, putting up 29 goals while giving up 38 in that period. On 26 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (19.2%).

Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Hurricanes 4, Blue Jackets 2.

Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-221)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

The Hurricanes have finished 5-2-7 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 17-9-2.
In the 10 games Carolina has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-2-1 record (good for 15 points).
In the seven games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Hurricanes are 16-1-2 in the 19 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 34 points).
In the 11 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-4-0 record (14 points).
In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 16-7-2 (34 points).
The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

The Blue Jackets have a 13-10-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
Columbus has earned 15 points (5-4-5) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the eight games this season the Blue Jackets finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored two goals.
The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 17 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in nine games and picked up 15 points with a record of 6-0-3.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 6-6-3 (15 points).
The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Blue Jackets went 7-4-3 in those matchups (17 points).

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