The Blue Jackets will play the Hurricanes on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets now have a 91.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Carolina Hurricanes starting this game with a 97.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Columbus Blue Jackets - The Columbus Blue Jackets start this game with a 18-15-4 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes head to the first puck drop with a 26-10-2 record as a home team, putting them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 10th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Columbus Blue Jackets rank 11th (239) for goals scored. The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit 3rd (263) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Columbus Blue Jackets rank 14th (231) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Carolina Hurricanes have allowed 218 goals this season, resulting in a 22nd league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have a 6-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Carolina Hurricanes sporting a 5-3 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 38-25-12 record and the Carolina Hurricanes hold a 47-21-6 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hark! NHL teams jockey for playoff seeds based on season point totals... Columbus Blue Jackets will battle Carolina Hurricanes in a crucial matchup on Thursday...
Columbus stands at 38-25-12 with a win percentage of 0.507... Carolina boasts a record of 47-21-6 with a win percentage of 0.635... The Hurricanes have amassed 100 points, while the Blue Jackets have tallied 88...
In the quest for postseason glory, every point counts... Will Columbus secure a win on the road or will Carolina defend their turf?... Place your bets on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for an exciting showdown...
We've provided each team's standings below... The tables contain the best bets for this clash... May the gods of hockey favor the victors in this thrilling battle of ice warriors... Let the puck drop and the magic unfold in this epic duel of strength and skill... (Join us as the Columbus Blue Jackets clash with the Carolina Hurricanes in a battle for playoff positioning...)
Best Blue Jackets at Hurricanes Odds
| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Underdog Columbus Blue Jackets | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -150 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Blue Jackets
Hurricanes
4/02/26 7:08pm EDT | +155-190 |
- Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $155 at +155 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 39.22%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $52.63 at -190 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 65.52%.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Carolina Hurricanes Prop Bets
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Blue Jackets
Hurricanes
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/02/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -200No +145Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CBJ at CAR 4/02/26 7:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1353.5 u -105Bet |
Blue Jackets
Total Goals
CBJ at CAR 4/02/26 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -105Bet |
Kirill Marchenko
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at CAR 4/02/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CBJ at CAR 4/02/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Carolina Hurricanes | 77 | 49 | 22 | 6 | 0.636 | 104 | 44 | 275 | 228 | +47.0 | 28-10-2 | 21-12-4 | 5-3 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 77 | 38 | 27 | 12 | 0.494 | 88 | 32 | 241 | 238 | +3.0 | 20-11-8 | 18-16-4 | 6-2 | 3-6-1 | L3 |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Carolina Hurricanes Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Columbus Blue Jackets Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Blue Jackets | +6600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +500 Bet |
Columbus Blue Jackets & Carolina Hurricanes Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Carolina Hurricanes Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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