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

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Hurricanes vs. Predators Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Monday’s total of 6.5 goals 12 times this season.
• In Nashville’s 34 games this season, 11 have finished with more goals than Monday’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 5.8 goals per game, 0.6600000000000001 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.7 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 20 of their 31 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (64.5%).
• Carolina is 18-9 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter.
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 57.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• Nashville has secured an upset victory one time when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 13 games as the underdog).
• When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +115 or longer, they have won a single game out of nine opportunities.
• Nashville has a 46.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 44 points in 33 games.
• Sebastian Aho has 35 points (10 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Through 33 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 27 points (six goals and 21 assists).
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 14 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 50 goals with 464 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has totaled nine goals (0.3 per game) and collected 17 assists (0.5 per game), taking 3.5 shots per game and shooting 7.5%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 26 total points (0.8 per game).
• Roman Josi is a top contributor for Nashville, with 24 total points this season. He has scored seven goals and provided 17 assists in 30 contests.
• 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 allowed 72 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Predators’ Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

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

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.