Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, 11/7/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Carolina Hurricanes

Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Location: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC

TV: Chicago Sports Network, Hurricanes Hockey Network

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+310) Hurricanes (-390)

Lenovo Center is the location where the Carolina Hurricanes (13-3-2) will compete against the Chicago Blackhawks (4-12-1) on Saturday. The moneyline on this matchup has the Blackhawks at +310 and the Hurricanes are priced at -390. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The Chicago Blackhawks will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-1 defeat to the Lightning in their last outing. Chicago earned 11 minutes in the box in this outing. The Blackhawks offense left a lot to be desired in the defeat. Furthermore, they had 1 chance on the power play but weren't able to make the most of that try. For the game, they netted 1 of the 26 shots they tried.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have amassed 55 power play tries (11th in hockey) and have scored 12 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks so far have had 519 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .871. Chicago has tried 391 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.5%. At even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 55 goals while earning 32 of their own. Chicago steps onto the ice with 51 power play opportunities and they have notched 5 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a rate of 9.80%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 9 points and their points percentage is .265. In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 37 goals (31st in pro hockey) so far this season and have given up 67.

The man in goal for this game is Spencer Knight. Over the course of his career, Knight has tallied 77 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .503. He has a save percentage of .902 in his 390 mins guarding the cage. Knight has had 4,592 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 4,144 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 449 goals against Knight in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.93. He has earned a mark of 72-67-20 and he has gotten the start in 153 games. Knight has taken the ice for 163 matchups over the course of his NHL career.

In their last contest, Carolina went up against the Islanders in a game where the Hurricanes notched a victory by a mark of 5-3. They had 2 chances on the power play in this matchup but didn't score a goal. The Hurricanes netted 5 goals of the 39 shots on goal they took.

Carolina has tried 599 shots (1st in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 11.52%, while allowing the opposition 406 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 85.00% on their opponents 60 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.7%. They have a total of 62 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 22.58%. The Hurricanes have tallied 55 goals at even strength and 14 goals (9th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have allowed 42 goals to be scored by way of 33 goals at even strength and 9 goals while they were shorthanded. On the year, the Carolina Hurricanes have a total of 69 goals, 28 points, as well as a points percentage of .778.

Across the ice you will find Pyotr Kochetkov defending the net. Kochetkov is the owner of a career record of 81-39-12 and has played in 136 contests. Kochetkov's rate of quality starts sits at 56.5% and he has 74 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has accrued 2,998 stops out of 3,310 shots tried, which gives him a save % of .906. Opponents are averaging 2.39 goals per contest and he has surrendered 313 goals in total. He has made the start in 131 contests and has played 327 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago (+310)

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