There are plenty of betting options to consider for the upcoming matchup that has the Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs at 7:30 PM ET on Thursday, January 9. To get you ready to make a bet or put together a parlay, check out our best bets and projections below.

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Hurricanes vs. Maple Leafs Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6 goals)

• This season, Carolina games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 16 times.
• In Toronto’s 42 games this season, 17 have finished with more goals than Thursday’s over/under of 6.5.
• The Hurricanes score 3.34 goals per game, compared to the Maple Leafs’ average of 3.14, adding up to 0.0 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 1.0 more than the 5.5 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -143

• The Hurricanes are 22-15 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Carolina is 19-11 (winning 63.3% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -143 or shorter.
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 58.8% to win.

Maple Leafs Moneyline: +120

• Toronto has six wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened nine times).
• The Maple Leafs have three wins in games when their odds are +120 or longer on the moneyline (in four opportunities).
• Toronto’s implied probability to win is 45.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Toronto 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 47 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15%.
• With 13 goals and 30 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the most important offensive options for Carolina with his 43 points (one per game).
• With 29 points through 34 games (11 goals and 18 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina’s offense this season.
• Pyotr Kochetkov (15-9-1) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for Carolina.

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• Mitchell Marner is a top offensive contributor for his club with 58 points (1.4 per game). He has totaled 14 goals and 44 assists in 42 games (playing 21:28 per game).
• William Nylander has made a major impact for Toronto this season with 43 points, thanks to 23 goals and 20 assists.
• John Tavares has scored 20 goals and contributed 22 assists for Toronto, giving him a point total of 42.
• Joseph Woll’s record stands at 14-6-0 on the season, allowing 48 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 517 saves with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Toronto Game Info

• Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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