Saturday’s NHL slate features a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, with the puck dropping at 9:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Hurricanes vs. Avalanche Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

• Eight Carolina games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• A total of 11 of Colorado’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 1.5 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (4.17) and Avalanche (3.29).
• This game’s total is 0.3 less than the 6.3 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -125

• The Hurricanes have been victorious in nine of their 11 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (81.8%).
• Carolina is 9-2 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -125 or shorter (81.8% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 55.6% chance to win.

Avalanche Moneyline: +105

• Colorado is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in four opportunities).
• When the Avalanche’s moneyline odds are +105 or longer, they have not won a game in two opportunities.
• Colorado has a 48.8% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Colorado 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been important to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 21 points in 12 games.
• Andrei Svechnikov has 13 points (five goals, eight assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 40 shots (for three goals) and nine assists, Sebastian Aho has created 12 points this season.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 7 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 20 goals with 171 saves.

Avalanche Points Leaders

• Nathan MacKinnon’s six goals and 19 assists in 14 matchups give him 25 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Cale Makar’s 23 points this season, including five goals and 18 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Colorado.
• Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen has 17 points (six goals, 11 assists) this season.
• Justus Annunen has a 5-2-0 record this season, with an .893 save percentage (42nd in the league). In 8 games, he has 151 saves, and has allowed 18 goals (2.6 goals against average).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Colorado Game Info

• Date: Saturday, November 9, 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: Denver, Colorado
• Venue: Ball Arena

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