Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 4/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: NBC Sports Chicago

The Chicago Blackhawks (23-50-5) are hosting the Carolina Hurricanes (50-22-7) at United Center on Sunday.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a good night with a 4-1 victory over the Bruins in the last game they played. The Hurricanes had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this win. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 out of the 26 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 2 power play opportunities but didn't get a goal. Carolina compiled 8 minutes in the box for this matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes opponents have 250 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have a total of 34 goals in those attempts. The Hurricanes have seen 2,029 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .901. Carolina has tried 2,616 shots and has a shot percentage of 10.1%. When playing at even strength, the Hurricanes have conceded 167 goals while scoring 201 of their own. Carolina comes into the game with 238 power play chances and they have scored 64 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 26.89%. For the season, they have scored 107 points and their points percentage sits at .677. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have accumulated 265 goals (8th in the NHL) so far this season and have conceded 201.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Frederik Andersen. In his career, Andersen is sitting with 275 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .573. He has a save percentage of .916 for his 28,506 minutes played. Andersen has had 14,430 shot attempts against him and he has 13,214 saves. The opposition has notched 1,216 goals versus Andersen in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.56. He has amassed a win-loss record of 294-127-52 and he has gotten the start in 480 games. Andersen has participated in 494 contests throughout his pro hockey career.

In their last contest, Chicago squared up with the Blues in a game where the Blackhawks took the loss by a tally of 5-2. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest but weren't able to score a goal. The Blackhawks had 2 goals of the 20 shots on goal they tried.

Chicago has taken 2,075 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 8.19%, while allowing the other team 2,535 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 77.73% on their opponents 220 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.3%. They have earned 226 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 16.37%. The Blackhawks are sitting with 133 goals at even strength and 37 goals (28th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 272 goals to be scored by way of 223 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they had less men on the ice. This season, the Chicago Blackhawks have a total of 170 goals, 51 points, and a points percentage of .327.

Across the ice you will find Petr Mrazek in goal. Mrazek is the owner of a career record of 168-153-38 and has played in 388 games. Mrazek's rate of quality starts sits at 50.1% and he has 179 quality starts in his career. He has tallied 9,890 saves out of the 10,903 shots attempted against him, giving him a rate of .907. Teams are averaging 2.80 goals per contest and he has given up 1,013 goals overall. He has been a starter 357 games and his ice time sits at 21,689 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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