Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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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)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6.5 goals six times.
• So far this season, 12 games Columbus has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• The Hurricanes score 3.89 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.42, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.5 more than the six goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -249

• The Hurricanes have won 76.5% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (13-4).
• Carolina has had four games with moneyline odds of -249 or shorter and won every time.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 71.3%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +202

• Columbus has eight wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 18 times).
• The Blue Jackets have won a single game with moneyline odds of +202 or longer (in three such games).
• Columbus has a 33.1% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A leading offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 31 points.
• Sebastian Aho has five goals and 12 assists for Carolina to compile 17 total points (0.9 per game).
• On 66 shots (for seven goals) and 10 assists, Andrei Svechnikov has created 17 points this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (10-2-0) has a 2.3 goals against average and a save percentage of .907 for Carolina.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his team with 19 points (one per game). He has scored six goals and 13 assists in 19 games (playing 25:45 per game).
• Sean Monahan’s 19 points this season, including seven goals and 12 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
• Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko has 18 points, courtesy of six goals (second on team) and 12 assists (second).
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 5-5-1 on the season, giving up 33 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 280 saves with an .895 save percentage (43rd in the league).

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 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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