Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, five of Carolina’s nine games have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• So far this season, seven games Washington has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 2.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.89) and Capitals (4.4).
• This game’s over/under is 0.8 more than the 5.2 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -217

• The Hurricanes are 6-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Carolina has never played a game this season shorter than -217 moneyline odds.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Hurricanes have a 68.5% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +178

• In Washington’s seven games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has five wins.
• The Capitals have moneyline odds of +178 or longer for the first time.
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 36.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Washington 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With five goals and 10 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors (15 points).
• Andrei Svechnikov is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 10 total points (four goals and six assists) to his name.
• Through nine games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has nine points (four goals and five assists).
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 4 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 13 goals with 105 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s four goals and 12 assists in 10 matchups give him 16 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin is a top scorer for Washington, with 13 total points this season. He has netted six goals and provided seven assists in 10 games.
• Connor McMichael has scored seven goals and contributed five assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 12.
• Logan Thompson has a 5-0-0 record this season, with an .894 save percentage (36th in the league). In 5 games, he has 126 saves, and has given up 15 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 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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