Wanting to put some money on the upcoming game (Tuesday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections 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 6.6 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals 14 times.
• So far this season, 24 games Columbus has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.47 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.30, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -207

• The Hurricanes are 21-12 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -207 or shorter, Carolina is 8-4 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 67.4% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +171

• In 31 games as the moneyline underdog, Columbus has achieved the upset 12 times.
• The Blue Jackets have won four games with moneyline odds of +171 or longer (in 12 such games).
• Columbus has a 36.9% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Carolina 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 44 points in 36 games.
• With 12 goals and 26 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 38 points (1.1 per game).
• Through 35 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• Across 22 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 14-7-0. During those games, he’s allowed 54 goals while recording 483 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko has collected 26 assists and 14 goals in 37 games, good for 40 points.
• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has racked up 39 total points (1.1 per game), with 11 goals and 28 assists.
• Sean Monahan has 13 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 33.
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 11-9-3 on the season, giving up 71 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 573 saves with an .890 save percentage (48th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 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: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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