The matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Boston Bruins at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Hurricanes vs. Bruins Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under of 5.5 goals four times.
• This season, six of Boston’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.38 goals per game, compared to the Bruins’ average of 2.7, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.3 less than the 5.8 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -161

• The Hurricanes are 5-2 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina is 4-1 (winning 80.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -161 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 61.7% in this matchup.

Bruins Moneyline: +136

• Boston has claimed an upset victory twice when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in four games as the underdog).
• The Bruins have moneyline odds of +136 or longer for the first time.
• Boston has a 42.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 5, Boston 1

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 11 points in eight games.
• Having scored three goals and adding five assists, Sebastian Aho is excelling for Carolina through eight games.
• On 32 shots (for two goals) and five assists, Andrei Svechnikov has created seven points this season.
• Frederik Andersen (3-1-0) has a 1.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .941 for Carolina.

Bruins Points Leaders

• David Pastrnak has recorded six goals (0.6 per game) and collected two assists (0.2 per game), averaging 4.2 shots per game and shooting 14.3%. That makes him among the leaders for Boston with eight total points (0.8 per game).
• Cole Koepke’s seven points this season, including three goals and four assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Boston.
• Mark Kastelic has scored three goals and contributed three assists for Boston, giving him a point total of six.
• Jeremy Swayman’s record stands at 3-3-1 on the season, giving up 21 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 190 saves with a .900 save percentage (25th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Boston Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
• 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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