For the upcoming matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Calgary Flames on Thursday at 9:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Flames Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total twice.
• In Calgary’s six games this season, three have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3) and Flames (3.83).
• These two teams allow a combined 5.1 goals per game, 0.9 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -156

• The Hurricanes are 2-2 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina is 2-1 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -156 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 60.9% to win.

Flames Moneyline: +132

• Calgary has played as the moneyline underdog three times this season, and won twice.
• The Flames have won both of their games with moneyline odds of +132 or longer.
• Calgary’s implied probability to win is 43.1% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Calgary 4, Carolina 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with six points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 22.2%.
• Sebastian Aho has two goals and four assists for Carolina to compile six total points (1.2 per game).
• With five points through five games (four goals and one assist), Shayne Gostisbehere has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
• Frederik Andersen (2-1-0) has a 1.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .939 for Carolina.

Flames Points Leaders

• Rasmus Andersson’s three goals and five assists in six matchups give him eight points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Jonathan Huberdeau is pivotal for Calgary’s attack with six total points (one per game), including three goals and three assists through six games.
• Calgary’s Nazem Kadri has five points, courtesy of three goals (first on team) and two assists (seventh).
• Dustin Wolf’s record stands at 3-0-0 on the season, giving up seven goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 103 saves with a .936 save percentage (11th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Calgary Game Info

• Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
• Time: 9:00 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: Calgary, Alberta
• Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome

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