Blue Jackets Face Tough Season Opener Against Favored Hurricanes: October 12 Betting Guide
The Columbus Blue Jackets open their 2022-23 NHL season against the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. tonight. Here's what you need to know:
Team Updates:
- Blue Jackets (4-2-2 preseason record)
- Added star free agent Johnny Gaudreau to boost offense
- Elvis Merzlikins out due to illness (27-23-7, 3.22 GAA last season)
- Nyquist and Gudbranson cleared from injury list
- Luoto and Korpisalo remain on IR
Hurricanes (4-1 preseason record):
- Added Brent Burns to strengthen defense
- New veterans Paul Stasny and Max Pacioretty (IR)
- Frederik Andersen likely starting (35-14-3, 2.17 GAA last season)
- Pacioretty, Suzuki, Fitzgerald on IR; Gardiner on LTIR
Betting Odds:
- Blue Jackets: +360 moneyline, +1.5 spread (-110)
- Hurricanes: -173 moneyline, -1.5 spread (-109)
Prediction: Carolina enters as favorites and should win, but expect a close game. Consider betting Blue Jackets +1.5 spread (-110) as the game likely ends with a one-goal difference.
Previous Meeting: Hurricanes won 8-1 in preseason on October 3rd against a depleted Blue Jackets lineup.
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