For the upcoming game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals five times.
• Seven of Washington’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 8.3 goals per game, 2.290000000000001 more than the total for this contest.
• The 5.2 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.8 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -217

• The Hurricanes have won 75.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (6-2).
• Carolina has not played a game with moneyline odds shorter than -217.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Hurricanes have a 68.5% chance to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +178

• In seven games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset five times.
• The Capitals’ moneyline odds are +178 or longer for the first time.
• Washington’s implied probability to win this matchup is 36.0% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Washington 3

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• One of Carolina’s top offensive options this season is Martin Necas, who has put up 15 points in nine games.
• With four goals and six assists, Andrei Svechnikov is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 10 points (1.1 per game).
• Shayne Gostisbehere has contributed nine points for Carolina in nine games this season, netting a goal on 18.2% of his shots and putting up four goals and five assists.
• Across five games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 4-1-0. During those games, he’s allowed 13 goals while recording 105 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome’s four goals and 12 assists in 10 contests give him 16 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Alexander Ovechkin’s 13 points this season, including six goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has 12 points, courtesy of seven goals (first on team) and five assists (sixth).
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 5-0-0 on the season, giving up 15 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 126 saves with an .894 save percentage (36th in the league).

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Carolina vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Venue: PNC Arena

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