The matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has a variety 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 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, 27 of Carolina’s 48 games have gone over Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• In Columbus’ 48 games this season, 34 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s total of 6.
• The Hurricanes score 3.29 goals per game, compared to the Blue Jackets’ average of 3.29, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• This game’s over/under is 0.0 less than the 6.0 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -321

• The Hurricanes are 26-17 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina is 3-1 (winning 75.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -321 or shorter.
• The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 76.2% in this game.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +256

• Columbus has 19 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 40 times).
• The Blue Jackets have won a single game with moneyline odds of +256 or longer (in two such games).
• Columbus’ implied probability to win is 28.1% based on its moneyline odds.

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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, racking up 54 points in 48 games.
• With 14 goals and 32 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 46 points (one per game).
• Through 41 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as an important offensive option for Carolina. He has 34 points (16 goals and 18 assists).
• Across 30 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 18-9-2. During those games, he’s allowed 73 goals while recording 685 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Columbus’ Zachary Werenski has totaled 37 assists and 15 goals in 48 games, good for 52 points.
• Kirill Marchenko is crucial for Columbus’ offense with 51 total points (1.1 per game), including 18 goals and 33 assists through 48 games.
• Sean Monahan has scored 14 goals and contributed 27 assists for Columbus, giving him a point total of 41.
• Elvis Merzlikins has an .892 save percentage (53rd in the league), with 772 total saves, while conceding 93 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 17-11-3 record between the posts for Columbus this season.

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 23, 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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