Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have combined for more than Tuesday’s total of 5.5 goals 31 times this season.
• There have been 34 Montreal games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.6899999999999995 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 0.7 less than the 6.2 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -202

• The Hurricanes are 30-22 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina is 13-8 (victorious in 61.9% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -202 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 66.9% to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +166

• In 51 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Montreal has secured the upset 23 times.
• When the Canadiens’ moneyline odds are +166 or longer, they have won nine games in 20 opportunities.
• Montreal’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 37.6% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Montreal 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Mikko Rantanen has been imperative to Carolina’s offense this season, racking up 67 points in 56 games.
• With 20 goals and 36 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 56 points (one per game).
• Seth Jarvis has contributed 45 points for Carolina in 50 games this season, scoring on 16.8% of his shots and putting up 22 goals and 23 assists.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 20 wins and 11 losses this season while allowing 88 goals with 806 saves.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Montreal’s Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 39 assists and 15 goals in 57 games, good for 54 points.
• Cole Caufield is crucial for Montreal’s attack with 50 total points (0.9 per game), including 27 goals and 23 assists through 57 games.
• Montreal’s Lane Hutson has 40 points, courtesy of three goals (15th on team) and 37 assists (second).
• Samuel Montembeault’s record stands at 19-21-3 on the season, giving up 118 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 1033 saves with an .897 save percentage (42nd in the league).

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Carolina vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, February 25, 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: Montréal, Quebec
• Venue: Bell Centre

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