<p>The Columbus Blue Jackets are set to play against the Carolina Hurricanes in a regular season game. The game will take place at Lenovo Center on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets come into this game with a record of 38-25-12. They are ranked 8th in the conference and 4th in their division. The Hurricanes have a record of 47-21-6 and are leading both the conference and division. Both teams have three shutout wins this season.</p> <h2>Blue Jackets vs Hurricanes Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes</li><li>Venue: Lenovo Center</li><li>Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets +156, Carolina Hurricanes -185</li></ul> <h2>Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview</h2> <p>The Columbus Blue Jackets have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games. They faced the Carolina Hurricanes on March 31, 2026, and lost 5-2. Kirill Marchenko stood out with a goal and an assist in that game.</p> <p>In the game against the Boston Bruins on March 29, 2026, the Blue Jackets narrowly lost 4-3. Mason Marchment contributed with a goal and an assist. Boone Jenner also added a goal with five shots on goal.</p> <p>The Blue Jackets' only win in their last five games came against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 24, 2026. They secured a 3-2 victory, with Mason Marchment scoring a goal and adding an assist. Zach Werenski also played a key role with a goal and an assist.</p> <h2>Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes have shown strong performances in recent games. They secured a 5-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets. In this game, they had 33 shots on goal and scored three power-play goals.</p> <p>In another game, the Hurricanes faced a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They managed 35 shots on goal but only scored once. Andrei Svechnikov was a key player, scoring the team's only goal.</p> <p>The Hurricanes rank high in several season stats. They are 5th in goals with 258 and 2nd in shots on goal with 2409. Their power-play goals are also notable, placing them 4th with 55.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Carolina Hurricanes are the favorites with a moneyline of -185. They have strong skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and 2nd in shots on goal. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the underdogs at +156. Given the stats and odds, picking the Hurricanes to win is a solid choice.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under favored at -120. The Hurricanes and Blue Jackets have decent scoring stats, but both have strong defensive numbers. The projected score suggests a lower total, making the under 6.5 a reasonable pick.</p>

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