Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 10/10/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Hurricanes Hockey Network, Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-218) Blackhawks (+180)

The Carolina Hurricanes (3-1-1) are on their way to United Center on Saturday where they will try to beat the Chicago Blackhawks (1-4-0). The moneyline on this matchup has Carolina at -218 and Chicago is priced at +180. The over/under comes in at 5.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a good night with a 7-2 victory against the Canucks in their previous outing. Carolina compiled 8 penalty mins for this contest. The Hurricanes had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. Moreover, they had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to score 3 goals. For the game, they earned a goal on 7 of the 34 shots they put on net.

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At even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 12 goals while getting 11 on offense. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have earned 23 power play tries (1st in hockey) and have notched 2 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have accounted for 18 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) on the campaign and have surrendered 14. Carolina has attempted 155 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.6%. For the year, they have racked up 7 points and their points percentage is .700. The Hurricanes so far have had 105 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .867. Carolina comes into tonight with 24 power play opportunities and they have scored 7 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 29.17%.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Brandon Bussi. Bussi has taken the ice for 42 games over the course of his pro hockey career. He has earned an overall mark of 32-7-3 and got the start in 42 games. Opponents have tallied 107 goals versus Bussi in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.55. Bussi has seen 979 shots taken against him and has accrued 873 saves. His save percentage is at .892 for his 106 mins guarding the cage. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Bussi has compiled 23 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .548.

In their last contest, Chicago faced off against the Islanders in a game where the Blackhawks took a loss by a mark of 4-1. They had 3 power play chances in this outing but weren't able to score a goal. The Blackhawks converted 1 goal of the 23 shots on goal they took.

The Blackhawks have 9 goals at even strength and 1 goal (29th in hockey) while on the power play. Chicago has tried 100 shots (23rd in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.00%, while allowing their opponents 143 shots. Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 10 goals, 2 points, and a points percentage of .200. They have permitted 21 goals to be scored by way of 16 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 12 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 8.33%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 66.67% on their opponents 15 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 85.3%.

For the opposition you will find Spencer Knight protecting the net. His opponents are averaging 2.91 goals/game and he has surrendered 416 goals altogether. Knight's quality start percentage sits at 51.0% and he has qualified for 73 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 143 contests and has accumulated 365 minutes. Knight has a lifetime mark of 69-60-20 and has been in goal for 153 contests. He has compiled 3,872 saves out of the 4,287 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .903.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Carolina (-218)

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