The game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets at 5:00 PM ET on Sunday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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 hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• There have been 20 Columbus games with over 6.5 goals this season.
• The Hurricanes score 3.59 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.3, adding up to 0.4 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, the same as the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -341

• The Hurricanes are 17-10 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds set at -341 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 77.3% in this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +270

• In 25 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has achieved the upset 10 times.
• The Blue Jackets have moneyline odds of +270 or longer for the first time.
• Columbus’ moneyline gives it an implied probability of 27.0% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been critical to Carolina’s offense this season, putting up 43 points in 29 games.
• With seven goals and 23 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 30 points (one per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere has created 25 points for Carolina in 29 games this season, netting a goal on 10.3% of his shots and recording six goals and 19 assists.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (12-5-0) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .895 for Carolina.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski has recorded 10 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 21 assists (0.7 per game), taking 3.6 shots per game and shooting 9.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Columbus with 31 total points (one per game).
• Kirill Marchenko is a key contributor for Columbus, with 28 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 17 assists in 30 games.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 25 points (nine goals, 16 assists) this season.
• 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.

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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