Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against St. Louis Blues with strong recent form, sitting first in the Metropolitan Division with a 63.8% points percentage compared to the Blues' 46.3%. The Hurricanes have won three straight games against the Blues this season, leading 10-4 in goals across those matchups, with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports offering competitive odds on this Eastern Conference matchup.

The match starts at 7:30 PM ET on January 14, 2026, as part of the nationally televised NHL schedule on HULU and ESPN+.

The game will be played at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, home of the Blues. Enterprise Center has a capacity of 19,289 seats and serves as the Blues' primary venue for regular season play.

Carolina Hurricanes are predicted to win this matchup based on their superior standings position and head-to-head dominance this season. The Hurricanes lead the Metropolitan Division and have demonstrated strong momentum with recent victories, while the Blues sit fifth in the Central Division at 13-15-8 and are missing key players including Dylan Holloway, Jordan Kyrou, and Nick Bjugstad due to injury.

In their recent matchups this season, the Carolina Hurricanes lead the series 3-0 against the St. Louis Blues with a 10-4 goal advantage. Historically, the Hurricanes have established dominance in this rivalry, having won their last three consecutive games against St. Louis with strong offensive performances and defensive execution.