Monday’s game that pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the Nashville Predators, which starts at 8:00 PM ET, features plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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Hurricanes vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• A total of 12 Carolina games this season have gone over Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• 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.
• This game’s total is 0.7 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes have won 64.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (20-11).
• Carolina is 18-9 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 57.4%.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• Nashville has pulled off an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 13 games as the underdog).
• The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine chances).
• Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 46.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been critical to Carolina’s offense this season, putting up 44 points in 33 games.
• With 10 goals and 25 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 35 points (1.1 per game).
• Through 33 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a contributor for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• In the 21 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 29th in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg’s nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games give him 26 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has racked up 24 total points (0.7 per game), with seven goals and 17 assists.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 10 goals and 11 assists for Carolina.
• 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).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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