The Carolina Hurricanes (46-21-6 SU, 28-45 ATS) head into Columbus on Tuesday night looking to bounce back after a recent loss, while the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-12 SU, 38-36 ATS) are desperate to halt a three-game skid that has tightened the playoff race around them. Carolina has played a better season and sticks as one of the top teams in the conference, but their recent performance has them looking dominant one night and off their game the next. Still, the Canes enter as -138 road favorites at FanDuel, with the total set at 6.5 goals.

carolina hurricanes vs. columbus blue jackets Odds

Matchup Page: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, Mar. 31, 7:30 pm ET

hurricanes vs. blue jackets OddsTeamSpreadMoneylineTotalCarolina Hurricanes-1.5 (+176)-138OVER 6.5 (-104)Columbus Blue Jackets+1.5 (-225)+115UNDER 6.5 (-118)

Odds as of March 31st, 2026 at FanDuel

carolina hurricanes vs. columbus blue jackets Pick

The Blue Jackets are dealing with a brutal kind of pressure right now. They were rolling before and after the Olympic break, but momentum has slipped away at the worst possible time. Dropping three straight games, including coughing up a three goal lead against Boston last outing, has definitely shifted the mood around this team. Now, Columbus sits just two points ahead in the final wild card spot. With just eight games left on their schedule, every point counts. The Jackets have been scoring around 1.8 goals per game over their last five, so something has got to change for them. 

Carolina’s game is pretty simple: they shoot a lot and defend. According to our shots report, the Canes are putting up more than 32 shots per game, second-most in the NHL, while giving up the fewest (24). But, some nights they look like a contender, like a recent 5-2 win over the Devils, other nights they look a step off, like that 5-2 loss to Montreal late last week, and that inconsistency keeps games closer than they probably should be.

Despite the Canes holding a slight 6-4 SU edge in the series, it was Columbus who snagged the 5-1 home win over Carolina on St. Patrick’s Day. If you’re going strictly by the numbers,  Carolina has the stronger resume. But if you’re considering the desperation and home ice advantage like me, then Columbus has the emotional edge. 

Hurricanes Vs. Blue Jackets Pick: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-225)

*Pick made March 31st

carolina hurricanes vs. columbus blue jackets Prop Bet

Seth Jarvis 1+ Point (-230 at FanDuel)

Carolina might be a bit inconsistent lately, but Seth Jarvis hasn’t been. The 24-year-old has snagged a point in six straight games, averaging 1.5 points per game in that stretch. He’s been working hard for his group too, recording 24 shots in those six games. Columbus is giving up just north of three goals a night and with Carolina ranking first in Fenwick (44.3%), the Canes are applying constant pressure with high-risk scoring chances.

carolina hurricanes vs. columbus blue jackets Betting TrendsAccording to our NHL database, the OVER hit in 10 of the Hurricanes’ last 15 games as a favoriteThe OVER hit in eight of Carolina’s last 10 road games vs. ColumbusThe Hurricanes are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a favorite