For the upcoming contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to think about, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.

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Hurricanes vs. Blue Jackets Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• A total of 12 Carolina games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• This season, 20 of Columbus’ games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.9 goals per game, 0.3899999999999997 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, the same as the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Hurricanes Moneyline: -341

• The Hurricanes are 17-10 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Carolina has had moneyline odds of -341 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
• The Hurricanes have a 77.3% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Blue Jackets Moneyline: +270

• In 25 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Columbus has achieved the upset 10 times.
• The Blue Jackets’ moneyline odds are +270 or longer for the first time.
• Columbus has a 27.0% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Carolina 4, Columbus 2

Hurricanes Points Leaders

• Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors this season with 43 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 18.9%.
• With seven goals and 23 assists, Sebastian Aho is one of the top contributors for Carolina with his 30 points (one per game).
• Through 29 games, Shayne Gostisbehere has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 25 points (six goals and 19 assists).
• As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 12 wins and 5 losses this season while giving up 46 goals with 391 saves.

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• Zachary Werenski is a key offensive option for Columbus, with 31 points this season. He has put up 10 goals and 21 assists in 30 games.
• Columbus’ Kirill Marchenko has racked up 28 total points (0.9 per game), with 11 goals and 17 assists.
• Columbus’ Sean Monahan has 25 points, courtesy of nine goals (third on team) and 16 assists (third).
• Elvis Merzlikins’ record stands at 9-8-2 on the season, allowing 58 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 460 saves with an .888 save percentage (52nd in the league).

Hurricanes’ Schedule

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Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Carolina vs. Columbus Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
• Time: 5:00 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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