Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Predictions, Odds & Picks

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Chicago closes its three-game road trip at Lenovo Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, with puck drop set for 8:00 PM ET. The Hurricanes are listed at -440 on the moneyline, while the Blackhawks come back at +340.

CBS Sports says Carolina enters with the NHL's best record, which matches the market's view that the Hurricanes are the stronger team. That edge is real, but the price leaves little room for betting value on the home side.

Goalie note and game script

The projected starters are Pyotr Kochetkov for Carolina and Spencer Knight for Chicago. CBS Sports also notes that Knight has started all four of Chicago's wins this season, so the Blackhawks do have a path to a steadier night in goal.

That still does not make Chicago a good moneyline play. It only explains why the underdog can hang around if Knight gives them one of his better starts and Carolina does not turn the game into a rout early.

Betting takeaway

Carolina should win more often than not, but -440 is too expensive for a straight moneyline bet. The safer call is to pass on the favorite unless you are comfortable laying a heavy price.

The total is 6.5 with the under priced at -125, which leans toward a lower-scoring game, but there is not enough here to build a stronger total opinion.

Pick Carolina Hurricanes

Confidence medium

Betting lean Pass on the moneyline; Carolina is the likelier winner, but -440 is too expensive.

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