Jackson Blake Points Prediction: Under 0.5 vs Penguins — March 18 NHL Pick
Jackson Blake's points prop is a sharp Under play on tonight's NHL slate. The Carolina Hurricanes face the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 18, and our model projects Blake to fall short of the 0.5-point line. Here's why we're backing the Under at -135 odds.
Jackson Blake Stats & Recent Form
Blake has been a bench fixture for the Hurricanes this season, averaging well under a point per game in limited ice time. Over his last five games, he's registered just one point while seeing inconsistent deployment from the Carolina coaching staff. His role remains primarily defensive and penalty-kill focused, with minimal offensive opportunities. The 0.5 threshold is asking Blake to produce at least one point, a tall task given his current usage pattern.
Matchup Analysis: Carolina vs Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh's defense ranks middle-of-the-pack in the league, but that advantage doesn't translate to Blake, who rarely sees power-play time or first-line minutes. The Penguins' penalty kill is solid, which limits secondary scoring chances. With Blake's diminished role in the Hurricanes' lineup, even a favorable defensive matchup won't push him into point-producing territory.
Our Blake Points Prop Pick for March 18
We're playing Jackson Blake Under 0.5 points at -135 odds. Blake simply doesn't generate enough offensive volume to consistently clear this line—he's a depth piece with limited scoring upside. At -135, the Under offers real value, and we expect Blake to finish the night with zero points.
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