Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - April 2

The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-25-12) will aim to stop a four-game losing streak when they face the Carolina Hurricanes (47-21-6) on the road on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Thursday's game.

The Blue Jackets have scored 28 goals over their past 10 games, while allowing 22 goals. A total of 23 power-play opportunities during that time have netted four power-play goals (17.4%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.

Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-189)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes are 47-21-6 overall and 13-6-19 in overtime matchups.
• Carolina is 16-4-3 (35 points) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• In the 12 games this season the Hurricanes recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-11-0 (two points).
• Carolina has taken eight points from the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-4-0 record).
• The Hurricanes have scored at least three goals 53 times, and are 42-5-6 in those games (to record 90 points).
• In the 29 games when Carolina has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 20-8-1 to record 41 points.
• In the 61 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 43-14-4 (90 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 3-6-2 to record eight points.

Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets have earned a record of 11-12-23 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 38-25-12.
• Columbus has earned 32 points (11-10-10) in its 31 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in 14 games and have gone 3-8-3 (nine points).
• Columbus failed to win all 10 games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 48 games, earning 79 points from those contests.
• This season, Columbus has recorded a single power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 13-3-5 in those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 23-13-7 (53 points).
• The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 14-11-5 to record 33 points.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina

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