# NHL Prediction – Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets

> OddsTrader AI prediction for Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets. Includes predicted score,
> expected value (EV), cover probability, bet rating, and best available line.
> Carolina Hurricanes (53-29) vs Columbus Blue Jackets (40-42).
> All odds in American format. Last updated: 2026-03-18T19:00:00-07:00.
>
> - League: NHL
> - Event: Carolina Hurricanes vs Columbus Blue Jackets
> - Event ID: 4771593
> - Game Date: Tue 03/17 12:00 PM
> - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
> - Generated At: 2026-06-27T01:31:22.769770-07:00
> - Last Updated: 2026-03-18T19:00:00-07:00

## Carolina Hurricanes at Columbus Blue Jackets

**Time:** Tue 03/17 12:00 PM
**Predicted Score:** Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Carolina Hurricanes 3
**Records:** Columbus Blue Jackets 40-42 | Carolina Hurricanes 53-29

| Market | Pick | EV | Cover Prob. | Bet Rating | Best Line | Sportsbook |
|--------|------|----|-------------|------------|-----------|------------|
| Puck Line | CBJ | +12.4% | 82% | ★★★★★ | +1.5 (-228) | Bookmaker |
| Moneyline | CBJ | +3.9% | 52% | ★★★★☆ | 107 | Bovada |
| Total | Under | -3.4% | 50% | ★☆☆☆☆ | u6.5 (-113) | BetOnline |
| Moneyline | CAR | -5.7% | 48% | ★☆☆☆☆ | -115 | BetOnline |
| Puck Line | CAR | -15.2% | 18% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | -1.5 (200) | BetAnything |

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*Source: [OddsTrader Prediction](https://www.oddstrader.com/nhl/matchups/carolina-hurricanes-vs-columbus-blue-jackets-2026-03-17-e4771593/prediction) · Updated Wednesday, March 18, 2026*