Friday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Vancouver Canucks at PNC Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Canucks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 25 times.
• There have been 24 Vancouver games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.4 goals per game, compared to the Canucks’ average of 3, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams give up a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.0 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -143

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 23 of their 38 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (60.5%).
• Carolina is 20-11 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -143 or shorter (64.5% win percentage).
• The Hurricanes have a 58.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Canucks Moneyline: +121

• In 17 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Vancouver has pulled off the upset five times.
• The Canucks have won a single game with moneyline odds of +121 or longer (in four such games).
• Vancouver has a 45.2% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Vancouver 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 48 points in 42 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• With 30 points through 35 games (12 goals and 18 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts this season.
• In the 27 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 30th in the league.

Canucks Points Leaders

• Quinn Hughes is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 45 points (1.1 per game). He has recorded eight goals and 37 assists in 36 games (playing 22:42 per game).
• Jake DeBrusk is a key contributor for Vancouver, with 29 total points this season. He has netted 17 goals and provided 12 assists in 40 contests.
• Vancouver’s Conor Garland has 29 points, courtesy of 11 goals (fourth on team) and 18 assists (third).
• Kevin Lankinen has a record of 15-7-6 in 28 games this season, conceding 72 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 672 saves and a .903 save percentage, 28th in the league.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Vancouver Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 10, 2025
• Time: 7:00 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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