The matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday 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 projections.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s total (6 goals) five times this season.
• So far this season, seven games Washington has played finished with over 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 2.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.89) and Capitals (4.4).
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.8 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -217

• The Hurricanes have won 75.0% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (6-2).
• Carolina is yet to play with moneyline odds of -217 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 68.5%.

Capitals Moneyline: +178

• In seven games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has achieved the upset five times.
• The Capitals have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +178 or longer.
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 36.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Washington 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has put up 15 points.
• With four goals and six assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the most important contributors for Carolina with his 10 points (1.1 per game).
• On 22 shots (for four goals) and five assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded nine points this season.
• In five games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (4-1-0) has given up 13 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his team with 16 points (1.6 per game). He has totaled four goals and 12 assists in 10 games (playing 17:05 per game).
• Alexander Ovechkin is key for Washington’s offense with 13 total points (1.3 per game), including six goals and seven assists through 10 games.
• Connor McMichael has seven goals and five assists for Carolina.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 5-0-0 on the season, allowing 15 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 126 saves with an .894 save percentage (36th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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