The matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets at 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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, 14 of Carolina’s 36 games have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• In Columbus’ 37 games this season, 24 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 0.2699999999999996 more than the over/under for this contest.
• The 6.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.1 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -207

• In the 33 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 21-12 in those games.
• Carolina is 8-4 (winning 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -207 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 67.4%.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +171

• Columbus has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 31 times).
• When the Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +171 or longer, they have won four games out of 12 opportunities.
• 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

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.3%.
• Sebastian Aho has 12 goals and 26 assists for Carolina to compile 38 total points (1.1 per game).
• Carolina’s scoring effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 38 points. He’s contributed 21 assists.
• In 22 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (14-7-0) has allowed 54 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Kirill Marchenko is among the top options on offense for Columbus, with 40 points this season. He has recorded 14 goals and 26 assists in 37 games.
• Zachary Werenski is key for Columbus’ attack with 39 total points (1.1 per game), including 11 goals and 28 assists through 37 games.
• 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 collecting 573 saves with an .890 save percentage (48th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ 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)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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