Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Dec. 9

The Carolina Hurricanes (17-9-2) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-10-6) at Lenovo Center on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off of a loss. The Hurricanes fell to the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in their last outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Washington Capitals.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Blue Jackets have scored 29 goals during their last 10 games, while conceding 38 goals. A total of 26 power-play opportunities during that time have netted five power-play goals (19.2%). They are 3-3-4 over those contests.

Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-219)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes have gone 5-2-7 in overtime games to contribute 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 registered only one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
• Carolina has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Hurricanes are 16-1-2 in the 19 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 34 points).
• In the 11 games when Carolina has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-4-0 record (14 points).
• In games when it has 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 record of 13-10-6 this season and are 6-6-12 in overtime contests.
• In the 14 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
• This season the Blue Jackets registered just one goal in eight games and have gone 1-5-2 (four points).
• Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 17 times, earning 28 points from those matchups (12-1-4).
• This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games has a record of 6-0-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-6-3 (15 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 14 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina

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