If you’re looking for best bets for the Carolina Hurricanes’ upcoming contest against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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Hurricanes vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, 23 of Carolina’s 38 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 5.5 goals.
• In Minnesota’s 39 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 5.5.
• The Hurricanes score 3.45 goals per game, compared to the Wild’s average of 2.95, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -186

• The Hurricanes have won 61.8% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (21-13).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -186 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 12-6 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Hurricanes’ implied win probability is 65.0%.

Wild Moneyline: +155

• Minnesota has six wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 14 times).
• The Wild won their only match with moneyline odds of +155 or longer.
• Minnesota has a 39.2% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Minnesota 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• With 15 goals and 31 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (46 points).
• Having scored 12 goals and adding 28 assists, Sebastian Aho is an important piece of the offense for Carolina through 38 games.
• Through 38 games, Andrei Svechnikov has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 27 points (12 goals and 15 assists).
• In 24 games played this season, Pyotr Kochetkov (15-7-1) has allowed 58 goals.

Wild Points Leaders

• Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov has collected 27 assists and 23 goals in 34 games, good for 50 points.
• Minnesota’s Marco Rossi has racked up 33 total points (0.8 per game), with 15 goals and 18 assists.
• Matthew Boldy has 13 goals and 18 assists, for a season point total of 31.
• Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 17-6-3 on the season, giving up 59 goals (2.3 goals against average) and amassing 713 saves with a .924 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Minnesota Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 7:00 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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