Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues Prediction, 10/24/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs St. Louis Blues

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO

TV: Hurricanes Hockey Network, Blue Note+

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-145) Blues (+133)

The Carolina Hurricanes (8-2-2) are on their way to Enterprise Center on Saturday where they will attempt to defeat the St. Louis Blues (5-4-1). The moneyline on this contest has the Hurricanes at -145 and the Blues are priced at +133. The total is set at 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a decent effort after finishing in a 5-5 tie against the Oilers their last time on the ice. Carolina had 10 minutes in the box for this contest. The Hurricanes had a good offensive output in this game. In addition, they had 2 chances on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 5 of the 27 shots they attempted.

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When at even strength, the Hurricanes have given up 25 goals while notching 36 as an offensive unit. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have 42 power play tries (2nd in the NHL) and have a total of 7 goals in those attempts. Concerning their goal scoring prowess, the Carolina Hurricanes have notched 47 goals (1st in pro hockey) this year and have allowed 32. Carolina has taken 402 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 11.7%. For the current campaign, they have scored 18 points and their points percentage comes in at .750. The Hurricanes so far have had 267 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .880. Carolina steps onto the ice with 46 power play opportunities and they have tallied 11 goals out of those chances, garnering them a rate of 23.91%.

The man in net for this game is Brandon Bussi. During his career on the ice, Bussi has 25 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .556. His save percentage is at .891 for his 113 minutes played. Bussi has had 1,060 shots against him and has accrued 944 total saves. Opponents have tallied 117 goals versus Bussi in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.60. He has amassed a win-loss mark of 33-8-4 and got the start in 45 games. Bussi has been in goal for 45 matchups during his NHL career.

When they were on the ice last, St. Louis went up against the Golden Knights in a matchup where the Blues earned a win by a score of 6-2. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing and recorded 2 out of those tries. The Blues scored 6 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they attempted.

St. Louis has attempted 267 shots (20th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 13.11%, while allowing the other team 275 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 85.71% on their oppositions 28 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 88.7%. They have recorded 28 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 25.00%. The Blues have scored 28 goals at even strength and 7 goals (16th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. They have granted a total of 31 goals to be scored by way of 27 goals at even strength and 4 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the St. Louis Blues are sitting with 35 goals, 11 points, and a points percentage of .550.

Across the ice you will find Joel Hofer in net. He has accounted for 2,970 stops out of 3,266 shots tried, giving him a save % of .909. Hofer has accumulated a career mark of 63-37-11 and has been in net for 122 games. He was named a starter in 113 games and has played 282 mins. Hofer's quality start rate comes in at 60.2% and he has made 68 quality starts in his professional career. The opposition is averaging 2.64 goals/game and he has surrendered 298 goals in total.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take St. Louis (+133) and under 6.5 goals

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