If you’re looking for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• A total of 20 of Columbus’ games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.30, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• The 6.5 goals per game combined these two teams concede is equal to the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -341

• The Hurricanes have won 63.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (17-10).
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -341 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 77.3% chance to win.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +270

• In 25 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has secured the upset 10 times.
• The Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +270 or longer for the first time.
• Columbus has a 27.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 14 goals and 29 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors (43 points).
• Having scored seven goals and adding 23 assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through 29 games.
• Carolina’s offensive effort is aided by Shayne Gostisbehere’s 30 points. He’s contributed 19 assists.
• In 18 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has allowed 46 goals.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a leading scorer for Columbus, with 31 points this season. He has put up 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games.
• Kirill Marchenko has made a major impact for Columbus this season with 28 points, thanks to 11 goals and 17 assists.
• Sean Monahan has scored nine goals and contributed 16 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 25.
• Elvis Merzlikins has a record of 9-8-2 in 19 games this season, conceding 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) with 460 saves and an .888 save percentage, 52nd in the league.

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Time: 5:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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