For the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Nashville Predators on Monday at 8:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

• Carolina and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 12 times this season.
• This season, 11 of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The total for this game (6.5) is 0.7 more than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.52) and the Predators (2.32).
• This game’s total is 0.7 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -135

• In the 31 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 20-11 in those games.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -135 or shorter, Carolina is 18-9 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• The Hurricanes have a 57.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +115

• In 13 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Nashville has pulled off the upset once.
• The Predators have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +115 or longer (in nine chances).
• Nashville has a 46.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Nashville 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas has been important to Carolina’s offense this season, registering 44 points in 33 games.
• Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s top contributors currently with 35 total points (10 goals and 25 assists) to his name.
• On 64 shots (for six goals) and 21 assists, Shayne Gostisbehere has created 27 points this season.
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 14 wins and 6 losses this season while allowing 50 goals with 464 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his team with 26 points (0.8 per game). He has totaled nine goals and 17 assists in 34 games (playing 18:54 per game).
• Roman Josi is a top contributor for Nashville, with 24 total points this season. He has netted seven goals and provided 17 assists in 30 contests.
• Nashville’s Jonathan Marchessault has 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) this season.
• Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 7-14-6 this season, compiling 698 saves and giving up 72 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .906 save percentage (26th in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 8:00 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: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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