The contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Friday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, 19 of Carolina’s 31 games have gone over Friday’s total of 6 goals.
• In Washington’s 31 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Friday’s total of 6.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 1.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.61) and Capitals (3.81).
• These two teams give up a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.5 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -136

• The Hurricanes have won 65.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (19-10).
• Carolina is 17-8 when playing with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter (68.0% win percentage).
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.6% in this game.

Capitals Moneyline: +114

• Washington has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 18 times).
• The Capitals have nine wins in games when their odds are +114 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
• Washington’s implied probability to win this game is 46.7% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.7%.
• With nine goals and 24 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 33 points (1.1 per game).
• On 61 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed 27 points this season.
• In 19 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (13-5-0) has given up 46 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s 11 goals and 27 assists in 31 games give him 38 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Connor McMichael is key for Washington’s offense with 27 total points (0.9 per game), including 15 goals and 12 assists through 31 games.
• Aliaksei Protas has 11 goals and 15 assists, for a season point total of 26.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 12-2-2 this season, collecting 408 saves and giving up 40 goals (2.5 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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