If you’re seeking best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, 12 of Carolina’s 29 games have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 20 Columbus games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.3, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• The 6.5 goals per game combined these two teams allow is equal to the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -341

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 17 of their 27 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (63.0%).
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -341 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 77.3% in this matchup.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +270

• In Columbus’ 25 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 10 wins.
• The Blue Jackets haven’t played a game with moneyline odds of +270 or longer.
• Columbus has a 27.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 43 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.9%.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s important contributors currently with 30 total points (seven goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• Through 29 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a contributor for Carolina. He has 25 points (six goals and 19 assists).
• In 18 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has allowed 46 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with 31 points this season. He has put up 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games.
• Kirill Marchenko’s 28 points this season, including 11 goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 25 points, courtesy of nine goals (third on team) and 16 assists (third).
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 9-8-2 on the season, allowing 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 460 saves with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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