NHL Prop Bets: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes (March 31, 2026)
The Carolina Hurricanes (46-21-6) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (38-24-12) at Nationwide Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Tuesday's matchup.
- The Hurricanes have a 27-46 Puck Line record this season, while the Blue Jackets hold a record of 39-35.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Hurricanes have a 39-32-2 O/U record this season (meaning 39 games have gone over the total points line, 32 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Blue Jackets have a 34-38-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Hurricanes are averaging 3.47 goals per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 (T14th).
- Defensively, the Hurricanes are giving up 2.92 goals per game this season (8th in the league), while the Blue Jackets are giving up an average of 3.03 goals (13th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Carolina is averaging 32.5 shots per game this season (2nd in the NHL). Meanwhile, Columbus is allowing its opposition 29.2 shots per game (21st).
- Flipping that script, the Hurricanes are allowing 24.0 shots per game (1st in the NHL), while the Blue Jackets are averaging 29.6 shots (6th).
Power Play
- Carolina holds a power play percentage of 23.7%, ranking 9th in the league this season, while Columbus sits 17th with 20.2% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Hurricanes have a penalty kill rate of 80.2% (ranked 13th), compared to the Blue Jackets at 77.3% (T24th).
P1 Result
Carolina is +165 to win the first period, while Columbus is +190.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 34-20-19 | 18-10-10 | 16-10-9 | 6-3-1 |
| Columbus | 32-18-24 | 22-5-10 | 10-13-14 | 4-2-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Tuesday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Hurricanes have played in 19 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 23.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Hurricanes have played in 9 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blue Jackets have also appeared in 9.
Last Time They Met
Columbus recorded a 1-5 beatdown over Carolina at Nationwide Arena when these teams last met on March 17. Charlie Coyle led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 3 assists. The Blue Jackets have now won four straight at Nationwide Arena against the Hurricanes.
