Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 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 game.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (6 goals) 27 times this season.
• This season, 34 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.29) and Blue Jackets (3.29).
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -321

• The Hurricanes are 26-17 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina is 3-1 (winning 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -321 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 76.2% to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +256

• In 40 games as the moneyline underdog, Columbus has pulled off the upset 19 times.
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +256 or longer, they have won a single game out of two opportunities.
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 28.1% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has recorded 54 points in 48 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 14 goals and 32 assists for Carolina to compile 46 total points (one per game).
• Through 41 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists).
• Pyotr Kochetkov (18-9-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .904 for Carolina.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a top offensive contributor for his club with 52 points (1.1 per game). He has scored 15 goals and 37 assists in 48 games (playing 26:46 per game).
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 51 total points this season. He has scored 18 goals and provided 33 assists in 48 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) this season.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a 17-11-3 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (53rd in the league). In 31 games, he has 772 saves, and has given up 93 goals (3.0 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
• 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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