Prior to the puck dropping at 8:00 PM ET in Monday’s contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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Hurricanes vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 34 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Monday’s total of 6.5.
• The Hurricanes score 3.52 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.32, adding up to 0.7 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• The 5.8 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.7 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 20 of their 31 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (64.5%).
• Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 57.4% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 13 times this season, and won one game.
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +115 or longer, they have won a single game in nine opportunities.
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 46.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive players this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 44 points in 33 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 33 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• Across 21 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 14-6-0. During those games, he’s allowed 50 goals while recording 464 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a key offensive option for Nashville, with 26 points this season. He has put up nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games.
• Roman Josi is crucial for Nashville’s offense with 24 total points (0.7 per game), including seven goals and 17 assists through 30 contests.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros has a 7-14-6 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league). In 27 games, he has 698 saves, and has conceded 72 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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