Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Sunday’s game at 5:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• A total of 12 Carolina games this season have gone over Sunday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• A total of 20 of Columbus’ games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.4 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.59) and Blue Jackets (3.3).
• These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, equal to the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -347

• In the 27 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 17-10 in those games.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -347 or shorter once this season, and won.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 77.6% in this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +273

• Columbus has 10 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 25 times).
• The Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +273 or longer for the first time.
• Columbus has a 26.8% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been imperative to Carolina’s offense this season, recording 43 points in 29 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 30 total points (seven goals and 23 assists) to his name.
• Shayne Gostisbehere has created 25 points for Carolina in 29 games this season, scoring on 10.3% of his shots and putting up six goals and 19 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 12 wins and 5 losses this season while giving up 46 goals with 391 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his team with 31 points (one per game). He has scored 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games (playing 26:14 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko’s 28 points this season, including 11 goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Sean Monahan has scored nine goals and contributed 16 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 25.
• Columbus’ Elvis Merzlikins is 9-8-2 this season, compiling 460 saves and permitting 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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