Published Jan 12, 5:09am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 12, 5:09am ET
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Updated Jan 12, 5:09am ET
Teams that are enduring contrasting fortunes in the NHL this season will collide on Jan 13. Find the odds and our Hurricanes vs. Blues picks here.
It has been an excellent season so far for the Hurricanes, as they sit top of the Metropolitan Division after winning each of their last four.
Meanwhile, the Blues will be hoping to use home advantage in their favor on Tuesday after losing three straight games to sit toward the bottom of the Central Division.
The 2025-26 season is becoming a forgettable one for the St. Louis Blues. Only the Jets have picked up fewer points so far in the Central Division, as the Blues have accumulated an overall record of 17-21-8.
No side have a worse defensive record in the division, as the Blues have allowed an eye-watering 161 goals. Furthermore, they come into this round of games after losing their last three.
Their latest defeat was suffered against the Vegas Golden Knights, with the 4-2 loss meaning that they have now allowed 15 goals in their last three games.
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The Carolina Hurricanes have already emerged as one of the leading playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference this season.
They come into this round with an overall record of 28-14-3, which ranks as the best in the Conference. The Canes sit clear at the top of the Metropolitan Division, and they have achieved the best scoring record in the Eastern Conference.
They have gone 6-4-0 over their last ten, which includes victories in each of their last four. Last time out, they were dominant 5-2 winners against the Anaheim Ducks.
| TOTAL | Hurricanes | Blues | DRAWS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINS | 91 | 36 | 50 | - |
| GOALS | 561 | 271 | 290 |
It has been a contrasting season for these two teams, and it is hard to overlook the recent form. Therefore, the Hurricanes should be good value on the moneyline to extend their advantage at the top of the Eastern Conference.
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