Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Monday’s game at 8:30 PM ET between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Chicago Blackhawks features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Hurricanes vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 17 times this season.
• In Chicago’s 46 games this season, 18 have finished with more goals than Monday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.3) and the Blackhawks (2.59).
• The 6.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -268

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in 25 of their 42 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (59.5%).
• Carolina is 6-2 (winning 75.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -268 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 72.8% in this matchup.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +217

• Chicago has earned an upset victory 14 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 43 games as the underdog).
• When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +217 or longer, they have won a single game in 10 opportunities.
• Chicago’s implied probability to win is 31.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Chicago 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 16 goals and 35 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (51 points).
• With 13 goals and 31 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 44 points (one per game).
• Through 39 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 33 points (15 goals and 18 assists).
• In the 29 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .902, 32nd in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

• Chicago’s Connor Bedard has collected 28 assists and 13 goals in 46 games, good for 41 points.
• Teuvo Teravainen has made a big impact for Chicago this season with 33 points, thanks to 10 goals and 23 assists.
• Chicago’s Tyler Bertuzzi has 26 points (16 goals, 10 assists) this season.
• Chicago’s Petr Mrazek is 9-16-1 this season, compiling 691 saves and giving up 82 goals (3.2 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (50th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Chicago Game Info

• Date: Monday, January 20, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Venue: United Center

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